multi-dimensional
|mul-ti-di-men-sion-al|
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/ˌmʌlti-dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/
many aspects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-dimensional' originates from the Latin prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'dimension' from Latin 'dimensio', where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'mensio' meant 'measuring'.
Historical Evolution
'dimensio' transformed into the French word 'dimension', and eventually became the modern English word 'dimension'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measuring apart', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having several dimensions or aspects'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or involving several dimensions or aspects.
The problem is multi-dimensional, requiring a comprehensive approach.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45