Definition of vector
English to English noun - a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
source: WordNet 3.0 - a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
source: WordNet 3.0 - any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
Mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever. Fleas are vectors of the plague. Aphids are transmitters of plant diseases. When medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects.
source: WordNet 3.0 - (genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell
source: WordNet 3.0 - Same as Radius vector.
source: Webster 1913
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vector, victor, vecture, victory, vesicatory, vivisector, victoria, vestry, victorious, visitor, vesture, vacatur, vestiary, vestiture, vichy water, visiter
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