Scalar vs. Vector
Scalaradjective
(mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction
Scalaradjective
(computer science) Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)
Scalaradjective
Of, or relating to scale
Scalaradjective
(music) Of or pertaining to a musical scale.
Scalarnoun
(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector
Scalarnoun
(electronics) An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input
Scalarnoun
In the quaternion analysis, a quantity that has magnitude, but not direction; - distinguished from a vector, which has both magnitude and direction.
Scalarnoun
a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
Scalaradjective
of or relating to a directionless magnitude;
Vectornoun
(mathematics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
Vectornoun
(mathematics) An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.
Vectornoun
(mathematics) Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
Vectornoun
(aviation) A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
Vectornoun
(epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
Vectornoun
(sociology) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.
Vectornoun
(psychology) A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.
Vectornoun
The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text. The trail that a book cover can encourage the eyes to follow from certain objects to others.en
Vectornoun
A memory address containing the address of a code entry point, usually one which is part of a table and often one that is dereferenced and jumped to during the execution of an interrupt.
Vectornoun
(programming) A one-dimensional array.
Vectornoun
A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.
Vectornoun
(molecular biology) A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.
Vectorverb
To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
Vectorverb
(computing) To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.
Vectornoun
Same as Radius vector.
Vectornoun
A directed quantity, as a straight line, a force, or a velocity. Vectors are said to be equal when their directions are the same and their magnitudes equal. Cf. Scalar.
Vectornoun
a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
Vectornoun
a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
Vectornoun
any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease;
