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Dimensional vs Hypercomplex - What's the difference?

dimensional | hypercomplex |

In mathematics terms the difference between dimensional and hypercomplex

is that dimensional is appended to cardinal numbers or algebraic symbols to form adjectives meaning "having the stated number of dimensions" while hypercomplex is describing any of several types of higher-dimensional numbers having some characteristics of complex numbers.

As adjectives the difference between dimensional and hypercomplex

is that dimensional is of or pertaining to dimensions while hypercomplex is describing any of several types of higher-dimensional numbers having some characteristics of complex numbers.

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,

    hypercomplex

    English

    (Hypercomplex number)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (mathematics) Describing any of several types of higher-dimensional numbers having some characteristics of complex numbers.