tensor

Definition

A mathematical object so sophisticated it makes linear algebra weep—it's essentially a multidimensional array that describes how things relate to other things in ways that would require a whiteboard and a mathematician's migraine to fully explain. Think of it as the overachiever of the math world.

Example Usage

The physicist casually mentioned tensor algebra during lunch, and everyone in the cafeteria immediately found something else to do.

Source: Mathematical terminology; Oxford Dictionary

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