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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRelative dimension
/ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A measurement or extent evaluated in comparison to other related objects, contexts, or standards rather than as an absolute value.
"The relative dimension of the sculpture becomes apparent only when placed next to the larger monument." - 2
An aspect or scale of a problem or concept viewed within a specific frame of reference.
"We must analyze the economic crisis by considering its social and cultural relative dimensions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'relativus' (referring or pertaining to something else), originating from 'relatus' (past participle of 'referre', to bring back), combined with 'dimensio' (a measuring, measurement), from 'dimetiri' (to measure out). Historically integrated into scientific and philosophical discourse during the late Renaissance and Enlightenment to describe properties that exist only in relation to other objects or frameworks.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Relative dimension" is said worldwide
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dimension relative
Transliteration: dimɑ̃sjɔ̃ ʁəlativ
"La dimension relative de cette pièce modifie toute la perspective."
relative Dimension
Transliteration: ʁeːlaˈtiːvə dimɛnˈzi̯oːn
"Die relative Dimension des Raumes wurde durch die Möbel betont."
dimensione relativa
Transliteration: dimenˈsjone relaˈtiva
"La dimensione relativa degli oggetti crea un senso di profondità."
dimensión relativa
Transliteration: dimenˈsjon relaˈtiβa
"Es necesario estudiar la dimensión relativa del problema."
dimensão relativa
Transliteration: dimẽˈsɐ̃w ʁelɐˈtivɐ
"A dimensão relativa das peças é fundamental para a montagem."
सापेक्ष आयाम
Transliteration: sapeksh aayam
"इस मॉडल का सापेक्ष आयाम बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
相对维度
Transliteration: xiāngduì wéidù
"我们需要从相对维度来分析这个问题。"
상대적 차원
Transliteration: sangdaejeok chawon
"이 현상은 상대적 차원에서 이해되어야 한다."
相対的次元
Transliteration: soutateki jigen
"建造物の相対的次元を考慮する必要があります。"
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