quaternion in Chinese
quaternion in Chinese is 四元数 — quaternion means a group or set of four people or things.
quaternion in Chinese
四元数
Pronounced: sì yuán shù
(mathematics) A type of four-dimensional hypercomplex number consisting of a real part and three imaginary parts (real multiples of distinct, independent square roots of −1 denoted by i, j and k); commonly used in vector mathematics and as an alternative to matrix algebra in calculating the rotation of three-dimensional objects.
What does "quaternion" mean?
- noun A group or set of four people or things.
- noun A word of four syllables.
- noun A type of four-dimensional hypercomplex number consisting of a real part and three imaginary parts (real multiples of distinct, independent square roots of −1 denoted by i, j and k); commonly used in vector mathematics and as an alternative to matrix algebra in calculating the rotation of three-dimensional objects.
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What is "quaternion" in Chinese?
"quaternion" in Chinese is 四元数. quaternion means: A group or set of four people or things.
How do you pronounce 四元数?
"quaternion" in Chinese is 四元数, pronounced "sì yuán shù".
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