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dimensional

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈmɛnʃənəɫ// UK //daɪmˈɛnʃənəl// di·men·sion·al

adj. relating to the measurement of space, such as length, width, or height. It describes how many directions an object or image has.

adj. relating to the physical dimensions of an object or the spatial properties of a mathematical model. Often used in compound adjectives to specify the number of axes in a coordinate system.


SIMPLE

The artist creates amazing three-dimensional sculptures.

CONTEXTUAL

Architects use specialized software to turn flat drawings into a three-dimensional model of the building.

COMPLEX

Modern physics suggests that the universe may contain more dimensional layers than the three we experience in our daily lives.

Origin

From dimension + -al.

Usage

Commonly functions as the second element in a compound adjective, such as 'two-dimensional' or 'multi-dimensional'.

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