dɪˈmenʃən n. & v. --n. 1 a
measurable extent of
any kind, as
length,
breadth,
depth,
area,
and volume. 2 (in pl.) size, scope, extent. 3 an
aspect or
facet of a
situation,
problem, etc. 4
Algebra one of a
number of
unknown or
variable quantities contained as factors in a
product (x(3), x(2)y, xyz, are
all of
three dimensions). 5
Physics the product of mass, length,
time,
etc., raised to the
appropriate power, in a derived
physical quantity. --v.tr. (usu. as dimensioned adj.) mark the dimensions on (a
diagram etc.). øødimensional adj. (also in comb.). dimensionless adj. [ME f. OF f. L dimensio -onis (as
DI-(2), metiri mensus measure)]