analog

/ˈænəlɒɡ, ˈæn.ə.ˌlɑɡ/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or representing data, signals, or other quantities by continuous degrees or values, rather than by discrete numerical values.

“The analog watch is a beautiful timepiece.”

2. noun

a device or system that represents data or signals by continuous degrees or values, rather than by discrete numerical values.

“The analog clock on the wall is old-fashioned.”

3. verb

to represent or convert data or signals from a digital form to an analog form.

“The audio engineer analoged the digital signal to produce a warm sound.”

4. adverb

in a way that represents data or signals by continuous degrees or values, rather than by discrete numerical values.

“The music was played analog, with a smooth and continuous tone.”

Synonyms

  • continuous
  • discontinuous

Antonyms

  • digital
  • discrete