scalar
/ˈskeɪ.lə/adj
Middle School
1
Having magnitude but not direction.
2
Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array).
3
Of, or relating to scale.
4
Of or pertaining to a musical scale.
5
Relating to particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0 (known as spin 0).
6
Pertaining to the dimension on which something is measured.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing