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dimensions

 

[ dษชหˆmษ›nสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

Dimensions refer to the measurements of an object in terms of length, width, and height. In mathematics, dimensions can also refer to the number of coordinates needed to specify a point in space.

Synonyms

extent, measurements, size

Examples of usage

  • The cube has three dimensions - length, width, and height.
  • The dimensions of the room are 10 feet by 12 feet.
  • Understanding the dimensions of a shape is essential in geometry.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

In physics, dimensions can refer to the physical quantities that are used to describe the nature of a system. These dimensions can include mass, time, and electric charge.

Synonyms

aspects, parameters, variables

Examples of usage

  • The dimensions of the equation need to be consistent for it to be valid.
  • Time is considered one of the fundamental dimensions in physics.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Dimensions can also refer to the aspects or perspectives through which something can be viewed or understood. It can represent layers of complexity or depth in a concept.

Synonyms

angles, aspects, facets

Examples of usage

  • The issue has many dimensions that need to be considered.
  • His speech added a new dimension to the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "dimensions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dimensรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฏเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dimensionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymiary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏธๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dimensions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dimensiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyutlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุนุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmฤ›ry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmery

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐบๅฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dimenzije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะผะดะตั€

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dimensiones

Etymology

The word 'dimensions' originates from the Latin word 'dimensio', which means 'measuring off'. The concept of dimensions has been crucial in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and philosophy. The idea of multiple dimensions beyond our usual three spatial dimensions has intrigued scientists and thinkers for centuries, leading to theories like string theory and the concept of parallel universes.

See also: dimensional.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,727, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.