scalar

¹sca·lar

adjective \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

²scalar

noun

Definition of SCALAR

1

: a real number rather than a vector

2

: a quantity (as mass or time) that has a magnitude describable by a real number and no direction

First Known Use of SCALAR

1846

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with SCALAR

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