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Noun: scalar  skey-lu(r)
  1. A variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
    "Temperature is an example of a scalar quantity"
Adjective: scalar  skey-lu(r)
  1. Of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude
    "scalar quantity"
     
  2. Of or relating to a musical scale
    "he played some basic scalar patterns on his guitar"

Sounds like: sax, sacksscalar

Derived forms: scalars

Type of: variable, variable quantity

Encyclopedia: Scalar