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tag: 0QN3D80AWP
kind: concept
name: Euclidean vector
aliases: [vector, geometric-vector]
msc: [51N20]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclidean_vector
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q44528
  wikipedia: Euclidean vector
---

## Summary

A Euclidean vector is a geometric quantity with a length and a direction, often drawn as an arrow from one point to another.
Vectors can be added and multiplied by real numbers, and with these operations they form a real vector space.