scalar

• Описывает величину, которая имеет только размер, но не направление, используется в основном в математике и физике.

Describes a quantity that has only magnitude, not direction, used primarily in mathematics and physics.

1. Relating to a musical scaleB2formal

   Pertaining to or characteristic of a musical scale, such as the arrangement of notes in ascending or descending order.

   Гаммовый

   • The scalar passages in the piece require precise fingerwork.
   • She practiced scalar runs to improve her technique.
   • The composer used scalar patterns to build the melody.

2. Relating to a directionless magnitudeB2formal

   Describing a quantity that has only magnitude and no direction, such as mass, speed, or temperature.

   Скалярный

   • Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector.
   • The scalar value of the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
   • In physics, mass is a scalar property of an object.

   Antonymsdirectional

• Существительное, обозначающее переменную величину, которая имеет только величину и не может быть разложена на составляющие, обычно используется в математике и физике.

A noun referring to a variable quantity that has only magnitude and cannot be resolved into components, commonly used in mathematics and physics.

1. Quantity with magnitude onlyC1formalscientific

   A variable quantity that has only magnitude, not direction, and cannot be resolved into components.

   Скаляр

   • Temperature is a scalar, while velocity is a vector.
   • In physics, scalars are used to describe quantities like mass and energy.
   • The scalar value of the field was measured at each point.

   Antonymsvector