Definitions
- Describing something that has dimensions or occupies space. - Referring to the measurement or size of an object in terms of its length, width, and height. - Talking about the spatial extent of an object or entity.
- Describing something that has dimensions or occupies space. - Referring to the measurement or size of an object in terms of its length, width, and height. - Talking about the spatial extent of an object or entity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe objects or entities that occupy space.
- 2Both words refer to the measurement or size of an object in terms of its length, width, and height.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the spatial extent of an object or entity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dimensive is less commonly used than dimensional.
- 2Connotation: Dimensional is often associated with the concept of depth or third dimension, while dimensive is more neutral in connotation.
- 3Application: Dimensional can be used to describe objects that have depth or appear to have depth, such as 3D images or sculptures, while dimensive is more general and can be used to describe any object that has dimensions.
- 4Adjective vs. Adverb: Dimensional is an adjective, while dimensive can function as both an adjective and an adverb.
Remember this!
Dimensive and dimensional are synonyms that describe objects or entities that occupy space and have dimensions. However, dimensional is more commonly used and often associated with the concept of depth or third dimension, while dimensive is more neutral in connotation and can be used to describe any object that has dimensions.
