Analógico
Example: El reloj analógico muestra la hora con agujas tradicionales.
Definition
"Analógico" describes a device or system that represents data or information using continuously variable physical quantities, rather than discrete or digital signals. For example, an "analógico" clock displays time using traditional hands that move smoothly around the dial.
Etymology
The word "analógico" comes from the Greek root 'analogos,' meaning 'proportionate' or 'according to a ratio.' It entered Spanish via Latin and Greek, reflecting the concept of representing information in a continuous manner, much like the proportional relationships suggested by its Greek origin.
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"Analógico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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