Definition of "scalar" in Englisch

adjective

1. (mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction.

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

3. Of, or relating to scale.

4. (music) Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

5. (physics) Relating to particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0 (known as spin 0).

6. (linguistics) Pertaining to the dimension on which something is measured.

noun

1. (mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector.

2. (electronics) An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input.