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1) in pathology. biotic or abiotic agent that transmits a pathogen. 2) in mechanics or rigging. quantity that has both a magnitude and a direction (e.g.. force) (see acceleration and velocity).

vector (Wikipedia)
Look up vector or vectorial in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Vector most often refers to:

  • Euclidean vector, a quantity with a magnitude and a direction
  • Disease vector, an agent that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism

Vector may also refer to:

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