Dimention Or Dimension? - Spelling Which Is Correct How To Spell

dimention

Incorrect spelling, explanation: dimention is an incorrect spelling because the original, Latin spelling is dimensionem, so the s remained – the correct form is spelled dimension. The misspelling is probably caused by similar sound -tion, however, Latin origin points to dimension as the correct form.

dimension

Correct spelling, explanation: the word dimension comes from Latin dimensionem (measuring), and this is the reason why in English it is also spelled with s, not t. Dimention is a misspelling probably caused by pronunciation (which is similar in words with -tion ending, as in protection). However here, due to the Latin original word, the correct form is dimension.

Definition of dimension:noun, property of space (maths), measurement in terms of length, width, and thickness; a feature of somethingWhen preparing the project please give the dimension of the room.There is a psychological dimension in this movie.

diamension

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dimmension

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dimennsion

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dimenssion

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dimenion

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