Dimension Definition
dĭ-mĕnshən, dī-
dimensions
noun
dimensions
A measurable extent, as length, width, or depth.
Webster's New World
A hypothetical extension or continuum beyond these, in any of various physical or abstract systems.
A theory involving higher dimensions.
Webster's New World
Measurements in length and width, and often depth.
Webster's New World
Aspect; element.
American Heritage
Scope or importance.
Webster's New World
verb
dimensions
To cut or shape to specified dimensions.
American Heritage
To shape to or mark with specified dimensions.
Webster's New World
adjective
Designating lumber, stone, etc. cut to specified dimensions.
Webster's New World
Origin of Dimension
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Middle English dimensioun from Latin dīmēnsiō dīmēnsiōn- extent from dīmēnsus past participle of dīmētīrī to measure out dī-, dis- dis- mētīrī to measure mē-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin dīmensio, dīmensiōnis.
From Wiktionary
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