vector sum

vec·tor sum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vek-ter suhm]
- /ˈvɛk tər sʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vek-ter suhm]
- /ˈvɛk tər sʌm/

Definitions of vector sum words

noun vector sum the vector obtained by applying vector addition to two or more given vectors. 1
noun vector sum a vector whose length and direction are represented by the diagonal of a parallelogram whose sides represent the given vectors 0
noun vector sum (mathematics) The vector whose initial and final points are those of a series of other vectors laid end to end. 0

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Origin of vector sum

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Vector sum

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vector sum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vector sum usage trend in Literature

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