multidimensional
adjective
mul·ti·di·men·sion·al
ˌməl-tē-də-ˈmench-nəl 
-ˌtī-,
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl
: having or relating to multiple dimensions or aspects
multidimensional calculus
Such multidimensional spaces are, of course, impossible to draw in our ordinary space. But scientists can draw a two- or three-dimensional cross section of a multidimensional space …—
John Briggs and F. David Peat
John Briggs and F. David Peat… a combination of services that result in a multidimensional approach to education …—Corrine E. Munoz-Plaza et al.
Corrine E. Munoz-Plaza et al.… he shows us both the inner and outer lives of the athletes, transforming them from heroes or villains into the kind of multidimensional characters you expect to find in good fiction.—Bill Ott
Bill Ott
multidimensionality
noun
Due to the multidimensionality of grief, with its physical, emotional, and psychological expression … clinical symptoms of grief are often misinterpreted as symptoms of depression …
—Sara Sanders and Kathryn Betts Adams
Sara Sanders and Kathryn Betts Adams
They noted that a theoretical understanding of the underlying processes can serve as a guide in navigating the multidimensionality, uncertainty, and complexity that is teaching.
—Mike Yough et al.
Mike Yough et al.
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The multidimensional gantlet facing Apple is spooking investors, causing the company’s stock price to plunge by nearly 20% this year — a decline that has erased $750 billion in shareholder wealth.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
To achieve a win for consumers, brands and retailers need to embrace a multidimensional approach that prioritizes three essential pillars: capability, contextualization and channels.
—Lindsey Mazza, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
To be fair, the failure of some of these efforts was unfortunate: American Made and Edge of Tomorrow both feature Cruise at his best, deploying that All-American charisma of his and his range to portray multidimensional, fascinating characters.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 June 2025
In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 2 June 2025
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Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
To achieve a win for consumers, brands and retailers need to embrace a multidimensional approach that prioritizes three essential pillars: capability, contextualization and channels.
—Lindsey Mazza, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
To be fair, the failure of some of these efforts was unfortunate: American Made and Edge of Tomorrow both feature Cruise at his best, deploying that All-American charisma of his and his range to portray multidimensional, fascinating characters.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 June 2025
In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 2 June 2025
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“Multidimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multidimensional. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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