scalar

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English

Definitions

noun

A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector
An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

adjective

Having magnitude but not direction
Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)
Of, or relating to scale
Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

Related words

Synonyms

factor escalate scaling scale zooming scaled escalated figure magnitude quantity value number numeral measure amount size

Associated

quaternion multiplication meson tensor boson curvature vector eigenvalue covariant invariant gravitation conformal

Rhymes

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