vectorial adjective. [vɛk'tɔ:rɪǝl] E18.
[from VECTOR noun (or Latin vectorius) + -IAL.]
1. Capable of carrying or conveying something. Only in E18.

2. Math. Of, pertaining to, or connected with a vector or radius vector. L19.

3. Medicine. Of or pertaining to the ability to act as a vector of a disease. M20.

4. Esp. Biochemistry. Occurring or operating in one direction only, or in a particular direction. M20.

■ vectorially adverb as a vector or vectors L19.

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