Spinor Definition
spĭnər
noun
A mathematical object associated with group representations, often used in theoretical physics to model certain topological properties of space. Spinors resemble vectors but change sign (that is, they are multiplied by −1) when rotated 360 degrees.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Spinor
Noun
Singular:
spinor
Plural:
spinorsOrigin of Spinor
spin –or (on the model of tensor) (vector)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to spinor using the buttons below.