scalar

/ˈskeɪlər/

Definitions of scalar

1. noun

   a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
   type of:

   variable, variable quantity

   a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
2. adjective

   of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude
   “scalar quantity”
3. adjective

   of or relating to a musical scale
   “he played some basic scalar patterns on his guitar”