dimension
gb/dɪmˈɛnʃən/ us/dɪmˈɛnʃən/
B1
English
~ 2800
méret, oldal, dimenzió, szempont
NOUN
B1
1
méret
A2
Usage pattern:
the [dimension] of [something]
The dimensions of the table are two meters by one meter.
Az asztal méretei: 2 méter × 1 méter.
Please provide the exact dimensions before we order the frame.
Kérjük, adja meg a pontos méreteket, mielőtt megrendeljük a keretet.
This suitcase meets the airline's carry-on size dimensions.
The engineer checked every dimension of the machine part.
The room's dimensions make it feel very spacious.
Learner examples
The box has small dimensions.
A doboz kis méretű.
What are the dimensions of your car?
Mekkorák az autód méretei?
The room's dimensions are big.
We measured the table's dimensions.
This bag has the right dimensions for the bus.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dimension' with 'direction'. Dimension refers to measurable size, not the way something points.
Meaning
length, width, or height
Collocations
measure dimensions
|exact dimensions
|three dimensions
|dimensions of a room
|physical dimensions
Synonyms
measurement (A more general term for the size or amount of something, not limited to spatial extent.)
Antonyms
position (Refers to a location rather than a measurable extent.)
Themes
science
|geometry
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A measurement of how long, wide, or high something is.
A measurable extent of an object in a particular direction, such as length, width, height, or depth.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a new dimension to [something]
Her research adds a new dimension to our understanding of climate change.
Kutatása új szemponttal gazdagítja az éghajlatváltozásról alkotott képünket.
The emotional dimension of the story made it more powerful.
A történet érzelmi oldala még erőteljesebbé tette.
We must consider the cultural dimension of this policy.
This decision has an important economic dimension.
The project has several dimensions that need attention.
Learner examples
This book adds a new dimension to my thinking.
Ez a könyv új szemponttal gazdagítja a gondolkodásomat.
The game has an emotional dimension.
A játéknak van érzelmi oldala.
We must look at all dimensions of the problem.
Her smile gave a happy dimension to the day.
The plan has many dimensions.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'dimension' where 'aspect' is more natural in casual speech; 'dimension' can sound more formal or abstract.
Meaning
aspect or feature of something
Collocations
new dimension
|add dimension
|political dimension
|emotional dimension
|different dimensions
Synonyms
aspect (Almost interchangeable in many contexts, but 'dimension' often implies a significant or measurable aspect.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Refers to lack of differing aspects or features.)
Themes
communication
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
One part or side of a situation or idea.
A particular aspect or quality of a situation, problem, or thing.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
dimenzió
B2
In physics, time is often considered the fourth dimension.
A fizikában az időt gyakran a negyedik dimenziónak tekintik.
The problem exists in three spatial dimensions.
A probléma három térbeli dimenzióban értelmezhető.
We can plot data along multiple dimensions.
Higher dimensions are difficult to visualize.
Mathematicians study spaces with infinite dimensions.
Learner examples
Time is called the fourth dimension.
Az időt a negyedik dimenziónak nevezik.
We live in three dimensions.
Három dimenzióban élünk.
Math problems can have many dimensions.
In physics, space has three dimensions.
Some theories use extra dimensions.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse physical measurements with abstract mathematical dimensions; the latter can be non-physical.
Meaning
variable or axis in math/physics
Collocations
three-dimensional space
|higher dimensions
|time dimension
|spatial dimension
Synonyms
axis (Refers specifically to a reference line in geometry; dimension is broader.)
Antonyms
scalar (A quantity with magnitude only, not involving multiple directions or variables.)
Themes
mathematics
|physics
|science
|education
Definition
In math or science, one way something can be measured or changed, like length, time, or temperature.
An independent direction or coordinate in a mathematical space or physical system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dimension
IPA
GB/dɪmˈɛnʃən/
US/dɪmˈɛnʃən/
Syllables & stress
di - men - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (men)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dimension
- Plural: dimensions
Word family
Forms
dimensions
noun
Core family
dimensional
adjective
Related words
dimensionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dimensionless
adjective
Advanced or less common
dimensionality
noun
multidimensional
adjective
Expressions
add a new dimension to
1/ˈæd ə njˈu dɪmˈɛnʃən tə/
fixed phrase
introduce an additional aspect
To make something more interesting or complete by adding another part or quality.
Examples
- This discovery adds a new dimension to our understanding of history.
- Her personal story added a new dimension to the debate.
in another dimension
1/ˈɪn ənˈʌðɚ dɪmˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
existing in another reality or space
In a different world or reality from ours.
Examples
- In the movie, the hero finds himself in another dimension where time moves differently.
- Sometimes I feel like these ideas belong in another dimension.
three-dimensional
1/θɹˈi dɪmˈɛnʃənəl/
fixed phrase
technical
having length, width, and height
Having length, width, and height; not flat.
Examples
- We built a three-dimensional model of the building.
- The movie was shown in three-dimensional format.