scalar (redirected from Scalars)

sca·lar  (sklr, -lär)

n.

1.

a. A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction.

b. Mathematics A number, numerical quantity, or element in a field.

2. A device that yields an output equal to the input multiplied by a constant, as in a linear amplifier.

adj.

Of or relating to a scalar.

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[Latin sclris, of a ladder, from sclae, ladder; see scale².]

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scalar Maths

Noun

a quantity, such as time or temperature, that has magnitude but not direction

Adjective

having magnitude but not direction [Latin scala ladder]

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scalar  (sklr)

A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, whose only property is magnitude; a number. Compare vector.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scalar - a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components variable quantity, variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Adj.	1.	scalar - of or relating to a musical scale; "he played some basic scalar patterns on his guitar"
	2.	scalar - of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude; "scalar quantity"