Dimensionless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dimensionless is an adjective meaning Lacking dimensions.
Meaning
Lacking dimensions.
More Meanings
- (sciences) Of a physical constant: lacking units.
Example Sentences
Iron has a density of 7.8 grams per cubic centimeter: its dimensionless relative density is 7.8.
To Heav'n thir prayers / Flew up, nor miſsd the way, by envious windes / Blow'n vagabond or fruſtrate: in they paſsd / Dimentionleſs through Heav'nly dores; […]
Extended objects may be separated by dimensionless points; but dimensionless points cannot be separated, but by some real distance, or something really extended.
He did not look once again toward the dark house. […] He simply went quietly as if that were his natural manner of moving and passed around the now dimensionless bulk of the house, toward the rear, where the kitchen would be.
Synonyms for dimensionless
Depending on context, synonyms include adimensional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unitless, unscaled, scaleless, non-dimensional, nondimensional, adimensional.
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