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a (1) : measure in one direction; specifically : one of three coordinates determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time
(2) : one of a group of properties whose number is necessary and sufficient to determine uniquely each element of a system of usually mathematical entities (as an aggregate of points in real or abstract space) dimensions>; also : a parameter or coordinate variable assigned to such a property dimensions of momentum>
(3) : the number of elements in a basis of a vector space
b : the quality of spatial extension : magnitude, size
c : a lifelike or realistic quality
d : the range over which or the degree to which something extends
: scope —usually used in plural
e : one of the elements or factors making up a complete personality or entity : aspect
2: obsolete : bodily form or proportions
3: any of the fundamental units (as of mass, length, or time) on which a derived unit is based; also : the power of such a unit
4: wood or stone cut to pieces of specified size
5: a level of existence or consciousness
— di·men·sion·al adjective
— di·men·sion·al·i·ty noun
— di·men·sion·al·ly adverb
— di·men·sion·less adjective
Examples of DIMENSION
- She carefully measured each dimension of the room.
- The social dimensions of the problem must also be taken into account.
Origin of DIMENSION
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin
dimension-, dimensio, from
dimetiri to measure out, from
dis- +
metiri to measure — more at
measure
First Known Use: 14th century
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