Dimension: meaning, definitions and examples

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dimension

 

[ dษชหˆmษ›nสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Synonyms

extent, measurement, size

Examples of usage

  • The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet.
  • The box measures three dimensions: length, width, and height.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

A physical property in which an object or substance has the potential to occupy space and time.

Synonyms

attribute, characteristic, property

Examples of usage

  • Time is considered the fourth dimension.
  • Einstein's theory of relativity introduced the concept of spacetime dimensions.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A particular aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.

Synonyms

aspect, element, facet

Examples of usage

  • The issue has many dimensions that need to be considered.
  • The project has taken on new dimensions with the latest developments.

Translations

Translations of the word "dimension" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dimensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฏเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dimension

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏธๆณ• (ใ™ใ‚“ใฝใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dimension

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dimensiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ์› (์ฐจ์›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูุนู’ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmฤ›r

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปดๅบฆ (wรฉidรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dimenzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญdd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dimensiรณn

Etymology

The word 'dimension' originated from the Latin word 'dimensio', which means 'measuring'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, its usage expanded beyond just physical measurements to include abstract concepts in mathematics, physics, and general discussions. The term has become fundamental in various fields of study, representing the extent, property, or aspect of a subject.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,857, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.