analogue

noun — 3 senses

analogue

noun

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

1

Something that bears an analogy to something else.

2

Biology, Natural sciences 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
3

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Alternative 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.”)

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