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dimension
[dih-men-shuhn, dahy-]
noun
Mathematics.
a property of space; extension in a given direction.
A straight line has one dimension, a parallelogram has two dimensions, and a parallelepiped has three dimensions.
the generalization of this property to spaces with curvilinear extension, as the surface of a sphere.
the generalization of this property to vector spaces and to Hilbert space.
the generalization of this property to fractals, which can have dimensions that are noninteger real numbers.
extension in time.
Space-time has three dimensions of space and one of time.
Usually dimensions.
measurement in length, width, and thickness.
scope; importance.
the dimensions of a problem.
an aspect, feature, or angle: We haven't addressed that dimension of the issue.
A study abroad experience can add a cultural dimension to your language learning.
We haven't addressed that dimension of the issue.
unit.
Matter has dimension.
Topology.
a magnitude that, independently or in conjunction with other such magnitudes, serves to define the location of an element within a given set, as of a point on a line, an object in a space, or an event in space-time.
the number of elements in a finite basis of a given vector space.
Physics.any of a set of basic kinds of quantity, as mass, length, and time, in terms of which all other kinds of quantity can be expressed: usually denoted by capital letters, with appropriate exponents, placed in brackets.
The dimensions of velocity are [LT−1].
Also called alternate dimension.(in science fiction, fantasy, etc.) a hypothetical universe or world that is different from our known universe and reachable by traveling in directions that are not the perceptible axes of space and time, as with the use of futuristic technology or magic.
Your enemies are villains, cultists, terrible monsters, and unfathomable entities from alternate dimensions or the cosmos beyond.
Informal.dimensions, the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips, in that order.
The dressmaker noted that the customer's dimensions were 38-24-36.
verb (used with object)
to shape or fashion to the desired dimensions.
Dimension the shelves so that they fit securely into the cabinet.
to indicate the dimensions of an item, area, etc., on (a sketch or drawing).
dimension
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
noun
(often plural) a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction, such as the length, width, height, or diameter
(often plural) scope; size; extent
a problem of enormous dimensions
aspect
a new dimension to politics
maths the number of coordinates required to locate a point in space
physics
the product or the quotient of the fundamental physical quantities (such as mass, length, or time) raised to the appropriate power in a derived physical quantity
the dimensions of velocity are length divided by time
the power to which such a fundamental quantity has to be raised in a derived quantity
verb
(tr)
to shape or cut to specified dimensions
to mark with specified dimensions
dimension
Any one of the three physical or spatial properties of length, area, and volume. In geometry, a point is said to have zero dimension; a figure having only length, such as a line, has one dimension; a plane or surface, two dimensions; and a figure having volume, three dimensions. The fourth dimension is often said to be time, as in the theory of General Relativity. Higher dimensions can be dealt with mathematically but cannot be represented visually.
The measurement of a length, width, or thickness.
A unit, such as mass, time, or charge, associated with a physical quantity and used as the basis for other measurements, such as acceleration.
Other Word Forms
- dimensional adjective
- dimensionality noun
- dimensionally adverb
- dimensionless adjective
- multidimensional adjective
- nondimensioned adjective
- undimensioned adjective
- 徱ˈԲDzԲ adverb
- 徱ˌԲDzˈٲ noun
- 徱ˈԲDzԱ adjective
- 徱ˈԲDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dimension1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dimension1
Example Sentences
The character is somehow more lifeless in three dimensions than in 2D.
An EasyJet spokesperson told the BBC its ground crew had to ensure non-checked bags were within maximum dimensions "to safely and securely fit", and that rules were made clear to customers when they booked.
Maybe there’s interpretations of that on a spiritual level — new beginnings or a transformation or openings to a different dimension.
And of course, those Trump supporters have ignored or otherwise put aside many of the most troubling dimensions of Trumpism, such as racism, nativism, sexism and wanton cruelty.
Kirsty Glenn, managing director of UK luggage firm Antler, confirms that there is an ongoing surge in demand for small suitcases that meet airline dimension limits for carry-on luggage.
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