De dimensie
Example: We moeten de derde dimensie toevoegen aan het ontwerp.
Definition
"De dimensie" refers to a measurable extent or aspect of something, especially in space or design. In technical contexts, it often indicates a particular direction or magnitude, such as length, width, or height, which helps define the structure or form of an object or concept.
Etymology
The word "de dimensie" comes from the Latin 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring out.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin scientific terminology. Did you know? The term originally related to physical measurement but has since broadened to include abstract or conceptual extents.
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"De dimensie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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