Dimensyon (en. Dimension)

di-men-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic that refers to the size or extent of an object.
The dimensions of the room are 5 meters long and 4 meters wide.
Ang dimensyon ng silid ay 5 metros ang haba at 4 na metro ang lapad.
An aspect or part of something that provides additional explanation.
In our discussion, the emotional dimension is important.
Sa ating pag-usapan, ang emosyonal na dimensyon ay mahalaga.
A measurement that can be described by numerical coordinates.
Each dimension has its own coordinate in the Cartesian plane.
Ang bawat dimensyon ay may kanya-kanyang coordinate sa Cartesian plane.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'dimensión'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dimension of space
reaction or interaction in a physical environment.
dimensyon ng espasyo
dimension of time
measurement of duration or passing of time.
dimensyon ng oras

Related Words

three-dimensional
These are objects or concepts that have three dimensions.
three-dimensional
kinematics
The branch of physics that studies motion in dimensions.
kinematika

Slang Meanings

Size of an object
Do you know the dimensions of your house?
Alam mo ba kung ano ang dimensyon ng bahay mo?
Scope of an object or idea
It seems like the dimension of our conversation has changed into science.
Parang iba na ang dimensyon ng usapan natin sa science.
Field or area of expertise
I don't know anything about that dimension, you better ask him.
Wala akong alam sa dimensyon na 'yan, mas mabuti pang tanungin mo siya.