The dimension
Example: The dimension determines how large the object appears
Definition
"The dimension" refers to a measurable extent or magnitude of an object, such as length, width, height, or depth, which determines how large or small something appears or exists in space.
Etymology
The word "dimension" comes from the Latin 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring out.' It evolved through Old French before entering English, where it has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe measurement or spatial attributes. Did you know? The root 'di-' implies 'two' or 'double,' reflecting the idea of measuring across space.
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"The dimension" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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