vector

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈvɛktə/
• (US) enPR: vĕk'tər, IPA ^(key): /ˈvɛktɚ/

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Noun

Singular vector

Plural vectors

A vector

1. (countable) (mathematics) A vector is a quantity with both a size and a direction.

   In teaching physics, force or velocity vectors can be added to the animation.

2. (countable) (medicine) A vector is an animal or insect that carries and spreads a disease.
   • Synonym: carrier

   Other forms of this disease used different insect vectors.