(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.

Of or pertaining to analogy.

Of, pertaining to, based on, or composed of an analogy.

In an analogical manner; in the manner of an analogy.

(obsolete) Analogous.

(philosophy) An instance of a thing represented in general by the analogon. For example, given the analogon "famous musician", the analogates might include Mozart and Liszt.

plural of analogate

(US) plural of analog

A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.