scalar
IPA: skˈeɪɫɝ
noun
- (mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector.
- (electronics) An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input.
adjective
- (mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction.
- (computer science) Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array).
- Of, or relating to scale.
- (music) Of or pertaining to a musical scale.
- (physics) Relating to particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0 (known as spin 0).
- (linguistics) Pertaining to the dimension on which something is measured.
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Examples of "scalar" in Sentences
- In mathematics, a scalar is a single numerical value that can represent magnitude without direction
- The scalar multiplication of a vector scales its magnitude by a given factor
- In physics, temperature is often considered a scalar quantity because it does not have a directional component
- When analyzing data, understanding the difference between scalar and vector quantities can be crucial for accurate interpretation
- The scalar product of two vectors provides a measure of how aligned they are in relation to each other
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