Quaternion

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑˈtɝnzˈaɪˌɑn/

Quaternion (noun)

  1. A number system that extends complex numbers, used in three-dimensional space calculations.

Examples

  • A quaternion can represent a rotation in three-dimensional space.
  • A quaternion is a type of mathematical number.

Common collocations: perform calculations, understand properties, apply in graphics

Synonyms of Quaternion

Formal