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Where does “multidimensionality” come from?

multidimensionality (English) comes from English multidimensional, from English dimensional, from English dimension, from Latin dimensio, from Latin -tiō, from Latin dissertātiō, from Latin dissertus, from Latin disserere — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.

multidimensionality (English): The property or state of being multidimensional

Definitions

  1. The property or state of being multidimensional

Ancestry of “multidimensionality”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishmultidimensionalHaving multiple dimensions; Crossing through or...
2EnglishdimensionalOf or pertaining to dimensions; Having dimension...
3EnglishdimensionA single aspect of a given thing; A measure of...
4Latindimensiomeasuring; measurement; dimension
5Latin-tiō—
6Latindissertātiō—
7Latindissertusarranged, disposed; explained
8Latindissereresecond-person singular future passive indicative...
9Latindis-asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;...
10Latincalceusshoe
11Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
12Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble
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