Dimension (en. Dimension)
/di.mɛ.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Measure of a magnitude (length, width, height).
The dimension of this room is 20 square meters.
La dimension de cette pièce est de 20 mètres carrés.
Specific aspect of a phenomenon.
Each dimension of the problem must be examined.
Il faut examiner chaque dimension du problème.
Space or measurement in a physical context.
The dimension of the cube is uniform.
La dimension du cube est uniforme.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'dimensio', which means 'to measure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
human dimension
Human or personal aspect of a situation.
dimension humaine
in all dimensions
In all aspects or all possible aspects.
dans toutes les dimensions
change dimension
To evolve or transform.
changer de dimension
Related Words
spatial dimensions
Measurements in space, such as length, width, and height.
dimensions spatiales
dimensional
That pertains to dimensions.
dimensionnel
Slang Meanings
Used to designate a wide variety or a radical change.
This party really took on another dimension.
Cette fête a vraiment pris une autre dimension.
In the context of an immersive experience.
This video game transported me to another dimension.
Ce jeu vidéo m'a transporté dans une autre dimension.