Dimenssion vs. Dimension: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 10, 2023
"Dimenssion" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Dimension," referring to a measurable extent such as length, width, or depth.

Which is correct: Dimenssion or Dimension
How to spell Dimension?

Dimenssion is Incorrect

Dimension is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "dimen" as in "diminish" to recall the beginning of "Dimension."

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Oct 09, 2023
Remember that "Dimension" has only one "s" in the middle.

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Note the suffix "-sion" is common, as in "mission" or "version."

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Recall that dimensions typically come in 3D: depth, width, and height.

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Oct 09, 2023
Picture the word "Dimension" as having layers or dimensions itself – only one of which is the letter "s."

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Oct 09, 2023
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Dimenssion and Dimension Definitions
Dimension
A measurable extent such as length, width, or depth.
The room's dimensions are 20ft by 15ft.

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Sep 11, 2023
Dimension
An aspect or feature of a situation or thing.
The project has many dimensions to consider.

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Dimension
A level of existence or consciousness.
Theoretical physics posits multiple dimensions beyond our three.

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Sep 11, 2023
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Dimension
Often dimensions Extent or magnitude; scope
A problem of alarming dimensions.

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Dimension
Aspect; element
"He's a good newsman, and he has that extra dimension" (William S. Paley).

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Dimension
The least number of independent coordinates required to specify uniquely the points in a space.

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Dimension
(Physics) A physical property, such as mass, distance, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure of a physical quantity
Velocity has the dimension of distance divided by time.

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Dimension
A realm of existence, as in a work of fiction, that is physically separate from another such realm
"Although it tells a grounded, political story free from aliens and alternate dimensions, the film remains packed to the brim with iconic ... characters." (Conner Schwerdtfeger).

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Dimension
A single aspect of a given thing.
This film can be enjoyed on many dimensions - the script is great, the acting is realistic, and the special effects will simply take you aback.

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Dimension
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.

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Dimension
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.

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Dimension
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.

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Dimension
(physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.

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Dimension
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.

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Dimension
A universe or plane of existence.
A machine that lets you travel to a parallel dimension.

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Dimension
(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

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Dimension
To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.

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Dimension
Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; - usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, of a kingdom.
Gentlemen of more than ordinary dimensions.

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Dimension
Extent; reach; scope; importance; as, a project of large dimensions.

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Dimension
The degree of manifoldness of a quantity; as, time is quantity having one dimension; volume has three dimensions, relative to extension.

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Dimension
A literal factor, as numbered in characterizing a term. The term dimensions forms with the cardinal numbers a phrase equivalent to degree with the ordinal; thus, a2b2c is a term of five dimensions, or of the fifth degree.

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Dimension
The manifoldness with which the fundamental units of time, length, and mass are involved in determining the units of other physical quantities.

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Dimension
The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

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Dimension
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;
Self-confidence is not an endearing property

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Dimension
One of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

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Dimension
Indicate the dimensions on;
These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart

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Dimension
The scope or magnitude of something.
The full dimension of the problem was not immediately clear.

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Dimension
A structure of a goal or objective in a plan.
The company's strategy has several dimensions for growth.

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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Dimension?
The letter "a" is often used before "Dimension," as in "a dimension."

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Oct 09, 2023
What is the verb form of Dimension?
The verb form is "dimension" or "dimensioning."

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Why is it called Dimension?
The term "Dimension" derives from the Latin "dimensio," meaning "a measuring."

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Is Dimension an abstract noun?
It can be, especially when referring to aspects not physically measurable.

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Which conjunction is used with Dimension?
There's no specific conjunction exclusive to "Dimension"; it depends on context.

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Oct 09, 2023
Is Dimension a noun or adjective?
Noun. However, "dimensional" is an adjective.

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Oct 09, 2023
What is the root word of Dimension?
The root word is "dimensus," the past participle of the Latin "dimetiri" (to measure out).

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Oct 09, 2023
Is Dimension a vowel or consonant?
"Dimension" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

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Oct 09, 2023
Is the Dimension term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, especially in non-physical contexts.

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Which determiner is used with Dimension?
Determiners like "this," "that," or "each" can be used.

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What is the first form of Dimension?
Not applicable as "dimension" is primarily a noun. As a verb, "dimension" is its base form.

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Which article is used with Dimension?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.

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What is the opposite of Dimension?
There isn't a direct antonym, but "singularity" can be used in certain contexts.

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What is the second form of Dimension?
Not applicable for the noun. The verb does not conventionally change form for tense.

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How is Dimension used in a sentence?
The artwork gained a new dimension when viewed from a different angle.

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What is a stressed syllable in Dimension?
The second syllable, "men," is stressed.

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What is the third form of Dimension?
Not applicable for the noun. The verb does not conventionally change form for tense.

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