multidimensional

adjective

mul·​ti·​di·​men·​sion·​al ˌməl-tē-də-ˈmench-nəl How to pronounce multidimensional (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl
: having or relating to multiple dimensions or aspects
multidimensional calculus
Such multidimensional spaces are, of course, impossible to draw in our ordinary space. But scientists can draw a two- or three-dimensional cross section of a multidimensional space …John Briggs and F. David Peat
… a combination of services that result in a multidimensional approach to education …Corrine E. Munoz-Plaza et al.
… he shows us both the inner and outer lives of the athletes, transforming them from heroes or villains into the kind of multidimensional characters you expect to find in good fiction.Bill Ott
multidimensionality noun
Due to the multidimensionality of grief, with its physical, emotional, and psychological expression … clinical symptoms of grief are often misinterpreted as symptoms of depression … Sara Sanders and Kathryn Betts Adams
They noted that a theoretical understanding of the underlying processes can serve as a guide in navigating the multidimensionality, uncertainty, and complexity that is teaching. Mike Yough et al.

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These multiband images will help disentangle features like swirling gas and magnetic fields, painting a more dynamic, multidimensional portrait of black hole environments. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025 To fully leverage hybrid intelligence, individuals and organizations must cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experiences and expressions, combined with nuanced knowledge of AI system mechanisms, and awareness of the interplay between both. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Through this approach, The Creative Pole delivers a complementary and multidimensional service, addressing the industry’s needs from multiple angles and ensuring that business, creativity and culture coexist and thrive. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025 The multidimensional gantlet facing Apple is spooking investors, causing the company’s stock price to plunge by nearly 20% this year — a decline that has erased $750 billion in shareholder wealth. Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for multidimensional

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1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multidimensional was in 1884

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“Multidimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multidimensional. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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multidimensional

adjective
mul·​ti·​di·​men·​sion·​al
ˌməl-ti-də-ˈmənch-nəl,
-ˈmenchən-ᵊl
: made up of or involving two or more dimensions
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