scalar
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A quantity that has only a size or amount, with no direction, unlike a vector.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Temperature is a _____, while wind velocity is a vector because it also has a direction."
Answer: scalar
In your own words, what does "scalar" mean?
A quantity that has only a size or amount, with no direction, unlike a vector.
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