Word
dimensional
Phoneticsdi·men·sion·al, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈmɛnʃənəɫ/
UK/daɪmˈɛnʃənəl/
Definitions
01having physical dimensions
B2 · Upper Intermediate Mathematics
adj. having height, width, or depth; usually used with a number to describe an object's shape.
adj. having or pertaining to dimensions; typically functions as a combining form to denote spatial extent.
“The artist created a three-dimensional model of the new building.”
“The software allows engineers to manipulate three-dimensional representations of complex mechanical parts before any physical prototype is manufactured.”
Usage
Almost always used with a numerical prefix like 'two-' or 'three-'.
Synonyms
02complex or realistic
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. having many different parts or qualities, making something feel real and interesting.
adj. possessing depth, complexity, or realism; used figuratively to describe characters or concepts that are not one-sided.
“The author wrote very dimensional characters that felt like real people.”
“Critics praised the film for its dimensional portrayal of a historical figure who is often reduced to a simple villain in textbooks.”
Usage
Often used in literary or artistic criticism to describe the depth of a work.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Two dimensional trellises that supply both vertical and horizontal support are the most versatile.” Etymology
From dimension + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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