Dimensions (en. Dimensions)

/dimẽsjõ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Measurable characteristics of an object or concept.

The dimensions of this room are quite large.

Les dimensions de cette pièce sont assez grandes.

Various aspects or elements of a situation or problem.

The psychological dimensions of the problem must be taken into account.

Les dimensions psychologiques du problème doivent être prises en compte.

Measurement of space along different axes (length, width, height).

The furniture has dimensions of 2 meters long and 1 meter wide.

Le meuble a des dimensions de 2 mètres de long et 1 mètre de large.

From the Latin 'dimensionem', meaning 'measure, extension'.

human dimension

Aspect that takes into account the individual in their entirety.

dimension humaine

to change dimension

To evolve or move to a new level.

changer de dimension

artistic dimension

Creative or aesthetic aspects of a work.

dimension artistique

dimensional

Related to dimensions.

dimensionnel

multidimensional

Having multiple dimensions or aspects.

multidimensionnel

to dimension

To measure or define the dimensions of an object.

dimensionner

In a figurative sense, refers to the scope or importance of a subject.

This project has taken on enormous dimensions.

Ce projet a pris une dimension énorme.

Used to talk about the varied aspects of a personality.

She has so many dimensions to her personality.

Elle a tellement de dimensions dans sa personnalité.