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Where does “multidimensional” come from?

Multidimensional derives from English dimensional, which combines English dimension from Latin dis- and aldehyde, tracing through Proto-Indo-European ml̥tós (meaning ground or measured) and dwís (meaning two).

multidimensional (English): Having multiple dimensions; Crossing through or...

Definitions

  1. Having multiple dimensions; Crossing through or...

Ancestry of “multidimensional”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishdimensionalOf or pertaining to dimensions; Having dimension...
2EnglishdimensionA single aspect of a given thing; A measure of...
3Latindimensiomeasuring; measurement; dimension
4Latin-tiō—
5Latindissertātiō—
6Latindissertusarranged, disposed; explained
7Latindissereresecond-person singular future passive indicative...
8Latindis-asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;...
9Latincalceusshoe
10Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
11Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble

Words derived from “multidimensional”

  • multidimensionality
  • multidimensionally
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