Analogues (en. Analogues)
[a.na.lɔɡ]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Elements or objects that have similar characteristics.
The analogues of this substance have identical properties.
Les analogues de cette substance ont des propriétés identiques.
Comparable things in different contexts.
Analogues in biology and chemistry show important relationships.
Les analogues en biologie et en chimie montrent des relations importantes.
Terms or synergies used in various fields to establish comparisons.
In scientific discourse, analogues help clarify complex concepts.
Dans le discours scientifique, les analogues aident à clarifier des concepts complexes.
Etymology
From Greek 'analogos', meaning 'proportional'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to draw analogies
to establish comparisons between two or more elements in order to better understand them.
faire des analogues
analogues in nature
terms or elements that share similar characteristics in the natural world.
analogues en nature
analogues in context
examples from different contexts that illustrate the same idea.
analogues dans le contexte
Related Words
analogy
the process of comparing two or more objects or concepts to explain one.
analogie
analogue
an object or element that has similar properties to another.
analogue
equivalence
the state of being equal or equivalent to another in nature or value.
équivalence
Slang Meanings
a similar element often used in examples
It's just an analogue to get the message across.
Ce n'est qu'un analogue pour faire passer le message.
comparison often used in debates
It's just an analogue, stop taking it seriously.
C'est juste un analogue, arrête de le prendre au sérieux.