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analogue

adj

Etymology

Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -logue. See analog.

  1. derived from -λόγος
  2. borrowed from -logue
  3. formed as analogue — “ana- + -logue”

Definitions

  1. Alternative spelling of analog.

  2. Something that bears an analogy to something else.

  3. An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but…

    An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin.

    • See also: convergent evolution
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    1. Alternative spelling of analog (“A structural derivative of a parent compound that…

      Alternative spelling of analog (“A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.”)

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at analogue. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at analogue. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

7 hops · closes at analogue

curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.

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