Etymology of the English word vector
the English word
vectorderived from the Latin word
vector (passenger; one that carries or transports)
derived from the Latin word
vehere (bear, carry, convey)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*wegh-Date
The earliest known usage of vector in English dates from the 18th century.
Derivations in English
phasor,
vectorcardiogram,
vectorcardiographyDerivations in other languages
Italian
vettorareUsage
Word found in Modern English
