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.

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

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

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

Translations

fourth dimension

1. 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. the concept in science fiction of a dimension in addition to three spatial dimensions, used to explain supranatural phenomena, events, etc.