dimension

/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A single aspect of a given thing.

2

A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.

3

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

4

The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.

5

The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.

6

One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.

7

Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.

8

A universe or plane of existence.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing