versor

English

noun

Definitions

(quaternion algebra) A quaternion of norm one.
(geometric algebra) A multivector representing a proper or improper rotation.

Etymology

Derived from Latin vertere (turn).

Origin

Latin

vertere

Gloss

turn

Concept

Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

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Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

eigenversor English
retrovert English
ante Latin
trans Latin
vertere Latin
vertō Latin
verter Spanish, Castilian
verter Portuguese
*wertō Proto-Italic