Dimension

Dimension (from Latin "measured out") is, in essence, the number of degrees of freedom available for movement in a space.

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Latin - Degrees of freedom - Space

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In common usage, the dimensions of an object are the measurements that define its shape and size. That usage is related to, but different from, what this article is about. Also, in science fiction, a "dimension" can also refer to an alternate universe or plane of existence, though this meaning is not discussed in this article.

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Measurement - Shape - Size - Science fiction - Alternate universe - Plane of existence

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