dimension

di-men-sion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, width, height, or depth.

  2. 2.

    An aspect or feature of a situation or problem.

  3. 3.

    (Physics/Mathematics) One of the basic directions or coordinates in which quantities can be measured.

Forms

plural: dimensions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    add a new dimension — To introduce a new aspect or element
  • •
    in every dimension — In all aspects
  • •
    another dimension — A different level or realm of existence

Related words

See also: measurement, scope, size
Synonyms: aspect, extent, measurement, size

Etymology

From Latin dimensio ("a measuring"), from dimetiri ("to measure out"), from dis- ("out") + metiri ("to measure").