dimensional
UK: dɪˈmɛnʃən(ə)l | US: dɪˈmɛnʃən(ə)l
adj. relating to or having dimensions (e.g., length, width, height)
adj. existing in multiple dimensions (e.g., 3D space)
adj. (figurative) complex or multifaceted in scope
The word "dimensional" derives from the Latin "dimensio" (a measuring), formed from "dimetiri" (to measure out), combining "dis-" (apart) + "metiri" (to measure). The suffix "-al" (from Latin "-alis") converts the noun into an adjective, indicating a relational quality. The term evolved in scientific contexts to describe spatial or abstract measurements, later expanding to metaphorical uses (e.g., "multi-dimensional character").
The sculpture is a three-dimensional masterpiece.
Scientists study higher-dimensional spaces in theoretical physics.
Her argument added a new dimensional perspective to the debate.
Virtual reality creates a fully dimensional immersive experience.
The artist’s work explores dimensional contrasts between light and shadow.