tensor

A noun referring to a mathematical object that generalizes vectors and scalars, or a muscle that tenses a body part.

ptSubstantivo que designa um objeto matemático que generaliza vetores e escalares, ou um músculo que tensiona uma parte do corpo.ruСуществительное, обозначающее математический объект, обобщающий векторы и скаляры, или мышцу, напрягающую часть тела.esSustantivo que designa un objeto matemático que generaliza vectores y escalares, o un músculo que tensa o estira una parte del cuerpo.frNom désignant un objet mathématique généralisant les vecteurs et les scalaires, ou un muscle qui tend une partie du corps.deSubstantiv, das ein mathematisches Objekt bezeichnet, das Vektoren und Skalare verallgemeinert, oder einen Muskel, der einen Körperteil anspannt.zh指数学中推广向量和标量的对象，也可指使身体某部分紧张的肌肉。arاسم يشير إلى كائن رياضي يعمم المتجهات والعدديات، أو إلى عضلة تقوم بشد جزء من الجسم.

1. Mathematical object C1 formal scientific

   A mathematical object that generalizes scalars, vectors, and matrices to higher dimensions, used to describe physical properties and transformations.

   • In physics, the stress-energy tensor describes the distribution of matter and energy.
   • The metric tensor defines the geometry of spacetime in general relativity.
   • Engineers use tensor calculus to model complex material deformations.

   ptObjeto matemáticoruМатематический объектesTensor (objeto matemático)frtenseur (mathématiques)deMathematisches Objektzh数学对象arكائن رياضي

2. Muscle C1 formal medical

   Any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm.

   • The tensor fasciae latae helps stabilize the hip joint.
   • The tensor veli palatini muscle tenses the soft palate.
   • Injuries to the tensor muscles can affect posture and movement.

   ptMúsculo tensorruМышца-напрягательesTensor (músculo)frMuscle tenseurdeSpannerzh张肌arعضلة مشدّة

• tensors plural form
• tensors' possessive plural form
• tensor's possessive singular form