dimensionallyadv.
With regard to dimensions; in a dimensional way.
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the world > relative properties > number > geometry > geometric space > [adverb]
scenographically1659
linearly1851
dimensionally1888
tridimensionally1919
three-dimensionally1958
two-dimensionally1961
the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > [adverb]
commensuratively1601
dimensionally1957
1888 Proc. Physical Soc. 10 44 We can transform both dimensionally and numerically by the relation [K−½ μ−½] = v[LT−1].
1927 I. B. Crandall Theory Vibrating Syst. ii. 56 Dimensionally, the r in this formula merely offsets other linear dimensions in the definition of μ and ρ.
1957 New Biol. 22 58 The choice of this dimensionally insignificant object for detailed study.
1969 L. Young Syst. Units Electr. & Magn. x. 126 To each constant of proportionality that is treated dimensionally there corresponds a base unit.
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