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fourth dimension 1. the dimension of time, which is necessary in addition to three spatial dimensions to specify fully the position and behaviour of a point or particle 2. the concept in science fiction of a dimension in addition to three spatial dimensions, used to explain supranatural phenomena, events, etc. fourth dimension [¦fȯrth də′men·chən] (relativity) Time in the theory of relativity, in which space and time are conceived as particular aspects of a four-dimensional world. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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`Really this is what is meant by the Fourth Dimension, though some people who talk about the Fourth Dimension do not know they mean it. Or if this postulate is as untenable as all the others, still I am very glad that I did not then lose any fact of the majesty, and beauty, and pathos of the great certain measures for the sake of that fourth dimension of the poem which is not yet made palpable or visible. Among themselves they communicate by means of what Perry says must be a sixth sense which is cognizant of a fourth dimension. |
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