scalar

¹sca·lar

adj \ˈskā-lər-, -ˌlär\

Definition of SCALAR

1

: having an uninterrupted series of steps : graduated <scalar chain of authority> <scalar cells>

2

a : capable of being represented by a point on a scale <scalar quantity> b : of or relating to a scalar or scalar product <scalar multiplication>

Origin of SCALAR

Latin scalaris, from scalae stairs, ladder — more at scale

First Known Use: circa 1656

Rhymes with SCALAR

alar, bailer, bailor, baler, hailer, jailer, mailer, Mailer, malar, nailer, railer, sailer, sailor, scaler, tailer, tailor, trailer, wailer, waler, whaler