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dimensional | orthant |

As an adjective dimensional

is of or pertaining to dimensions.

As a noun orthant is

(geometry) a n-dimensional generalization of the terms quadrant'' (in two-dimensional cartesian space) and ''octant (in three-dimensional space).

dimensional

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to dimensions.
  • (comparable) Having dimension or dimensions; three-dimensional.
  • # (mathematics) Appended to cardinal numbers or algebraic symbols to form adjectives meaning "having the stated number of dimensions".
  • #*

    • Usage notes

    * Often used as a combining form.

    Derived terms

    * dimensional analysis * dimensional lumber * dimensional shingle * multidimensional * transdimensional * four-dimensional, * infinite-dimensional * n -dimensional * one-dimensional, * three-dimensional, * two-dimensional, * zero-dimensional,

    orthant

    English

    (wikipedia orthant)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (geometry) A n-dimensional generalization of the terms quadrant'' (in two-dimensional Cartesian space) and ''octant (in three-dimensional space).