tensor
ˈtɛnsə
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Definition of tensor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical object that generalizes scalars, vectors, and matricesTECH.
  • The tensor product of two vectors yields another tensor.
multidimensional array
2.
medicalTECH.muscle that tightens or stretches a body partTECH.
  • The tensor in the leg helps in stretching.
contractor stretcher tightener
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Expressions with tensor

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muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh
The tensor fasciae latae helps stabilize the hip during walking.
binary operation forming a combined structure, especially for multilinear constructions
We computed the tensor product of the two vector spaces.
small muscle in the middle ear that protects the eardrum
The tensor tympani contracts to protect your eardrum from loud sounds.

Origin of tensor

Latin, tendere (to stretch)

Terms with tensor included in their meaning

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mathematics
dimensionality of an array or tensor
mathematics
tensor of order two and rank one
tensor
having a tensor change sign when indices are swapped
DTIacr.
acr: Diffusion Tensor Imaging
medical scan showing brain structure and connections
TPUacr.
acr: Tensor Processing Unit
chip that helps in machine learning

Examples of tensor in a sentence

  • The course covers the basics of tensor calculus.
  • The doctor explained how the tensor functions in the arm.
  • In yoga, understanding the tensor can improve flexibility.

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  1. French:tenseur, muscle tenseur, ...
  2. German:Tensor, ...
  3. Italian:tensore, muscolo tensore, ...
  4. Spanish:tensor, ...
  5. Portuguese:tensor, ...
  6. Chinese:张量, 张肌, ...
  7. Japanese:テンソル, 筋緊張, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَتِّر, عَضَلَة مَبْسُوطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֶנְזוֹר, מוֹתֵחַ, ...
  10. Russian:тензор, напрягающая мышца, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тензор, напружувач, ...
  12. Hindi:टेंसर, मांसपेशी, ...
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