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Scalar

A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

📖 Definitions of "Scalar"

noun
  1. 1

    A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

  2. 2

    An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

adjective
  1. 1

    Having magnitude but not direction

  2. 2

    Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)

  3. 3

    Of, or relating to scale

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

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