fourth dimension

fourth dimension

n.

Time regarded as a coordinate dimension and required by relativity theory, along with three spatial dimensions, to specify completely the location of any event.

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fourth dimension

n

1. (General Physics) the dimension of time, which is necessary in addition to three spatial dimensions to specify fully the position and behaviour of a point or particle

2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the concept in science fiction of a dimension in addition to three spatial dimensions, used to explain supernatural phenomena, events, etc

ˌfourth-diˈmensional adj

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fourth′ dimen′sion

n.

1. a dimension, usu. time, in addition to length, width, and depth, used to discuss phenomena that depend on four variables in geometrical language.

2. something beyond scientific explanation.

[1870–75]

fourth′-di•men′sion•al, adj.

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Noun

1.

fourth dimension - the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event time dimension - the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

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Translations

fourth dimension

n the fourth dimension → la quarta dimensione

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