extra dimension

collocation in English

meaningsofextraanddimension

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extra
adjective
uk
/ˈek.strə/us
/ˈek.strə/
added to what ...
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dimension
noun
uk
/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən/us
/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən/
a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, ...
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(Definition ofextraanddimensionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In some of these, colours are associated with a numerical range so as to allow effective plotting of values in anextradimension.
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Early eighteenth-century dissenting periodicals offer anextradimensionto this approach.
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Since there is anextradimension, there is another unknown parameter in the calculated relative positions, which is the rotation of the flock.
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Rather, its importance is that it adds anextradimensionto explanations that are normally couched in uniquely secular-political terms.
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In this sense, the interaction of technical change and imperfect capital markets might add anextradimensionto the discussion.
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These modifications add anextradimensionto the word-prominence family - the dimension of vowel length.
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Sixty percent of the papers describe new technology deployment that brings anextradimensionto seed science research.
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Their activities are highlighted by the detached attitude of two clarinettists, who wander, apparently casually, at some distance from the main events, thereby giving the piece anextradimension.
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That adds anextradimensionto the very specific services there for research and development.
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There is a kind of vigorous enthusiasm which adds theextradimensionto any project such as this.
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I hope that my contribution will add to the debate anextradimensionthat we have not already heard.
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Their unique relationship is both efficient and ensures greater safety within the running of the service, so it has a peculiarextradimension.
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It is about protecting what is beautiful and delightful to look upon and what gives anextradimensionto life.
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Moreover, do they not understand that many authorities controlled by us see this not as a conflict but as anextradimensionof choice?
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They added anextradimensionto the debate which was most welcome.
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No doubt difficulties will occur along the way, but so will all the joyous times, and the shared pleasure gives anextradimension.
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It is thisextradimensionwhich makes a racial attack so abhorrent.
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This development also has anextradimension, however.
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We are entitled to say that there is anextradimensionat present which needs to be addressed.
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