Dimension
A dimension is a measurable extent or direction in which something can be perceived, analyzed, or organized. The concept spans mathematics, physics, philosophy, and everyday language—from the spatial axes of our universe to metaphorical ways of understanding complex phenomena.
Meanings
- Dimension (mathematics) — the number of coordinates needed to specify a point in space or an algebraic structure
- Dimension (physics) — spatial or temporal directions; also the fundamental properties measured in physical quantities
- Dimension (measurement) — the size or extent of something in a particular direction
- Dimension (abstract) — an aspect or facet of a complex idea, problem, or system
Related
Space, Vector, Linear algebra, Euclid, Parameter, Data Type, Algebraic structure