Relating to or having dimensions, which are measurable extents such as length, width, and height. It describes the spatial properties of objects or the number of coordinates needed to specify a point.
From Latin 'dimensio' meaning 'measuring,' from 'dimetiri' (to measure out), composed of 'di-' (apart) and 'metiri' (to measure). The concept expanded from simple physical measurement to mathematical and philosophical concepts of space and reality.
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