vector sum

noun

, Mathematics.

1. the vector obtained by applying vector addition to two or more given vectors.

vector sum

noun

1. a vector whose length and direction are represented by the diagonal of a parallelogram whose sides represent the given vectors See also resultant

Word History and Origins

Origin of vector sum¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

If they are not all parallel they must be concurrent, and their vector-sum must be zero.

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