dimension

Meanings

• noun

  A space or spacetime of an intended or imagined kind, particularly as opposed to the physical universe.

• noun

  A particular extent or dimension in space or time.

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪˈmɛnʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aspect , attribute , property , magnitude , proportion , scope , size

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dimension
reason , chason , mason , fason , aison

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Variants

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dimension , dimensional , dimensionalities , dimensionality , dimensionally , dimensionless , dimensions , dimensioned , dimensioning , fourth dimension , fourth dimensions , fourth-dimensional , third dimension , third dimensions , third-dimensional

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dimension', from Latin 'dimensio' - a extending, spreading out.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dimension' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some alternate universes, there are more than four dimensions. These universes are called 'higher-dimensional' universes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Space: A continuum that is often considered to be the arena for the physical world. It is typically considered to be a three-dimensional, infinitely extended, and mostly empty container in which objects and events occur.

2. Time: A dimension in which events can be ordered from past to future. In physics, it is considered to be a one-dimensional continuum.

3. Spatial dimension: One of the three dimensions of space, often considered to be length, width, or depth.

4. Temporal dimension: The fourth dimension in the theory of relativity, often considered to be time.

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Culture

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In literature, dimension is often used metaphorically to describe different planes of existence or realities. In physics, it refers to the three spatial dimensions and the fourth temporal dimension in the theory of relativity.

How to Memorize "dimension"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cube with sides of equal length. Each side represents a spatial dimension. To visualize the fourth dimension, imagine a line extending out of the cube in any direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dimension' with the word 'perspective'. Just as a perspective gives a particular view of a scene, a dimension gives a particular aspect or view of a concept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Dinosaurs In My Space' to remember the three spatial dimensions: Length, Width, and Height.

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