vector — a quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvektər/
Example Sentences
- The GPS uses vector calculations to determine the shortest route to the pizza place.
- Scientists study mosquitoes as vectors to prevent the spread of tropical diseases.
- My physics teacher drew so many vector diagrams that the blackboard looked like a porcupine convention.
vector
NOUN[/ˈvektər/]
a quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another
The pilot follows the vector shown on her cockpit display toward the runway.
The detector maps every vector by sector!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vector, derived from the verb vehere meaning 'to carry' or 'to convey'. Originally denoting an agent or person who carries or transports something, the term was later adopted in mathematics and biology to describe entities that convey or transmit quantity, direction, or disease agents.
Breakdown
vehere (to carry, convey) + -tor (agent suffix, one who performs an action). The suffix -tor transforms the verb root into a noun indicating the performer or bearer of the action.
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📝Examples
“The GPS uses vector calculations to determine the shortest route to the pizza place.”
“Scientists study mosquitoes as vectors to prevent the spread of tropical diseases.”
“My physics teacher drew so many vector diagrams that the blackboard looked like a porcupine convention.”
“The pilot received new vector instructions from the control tower.”
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