Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dimensional'

English Word: dimensional

Key Russian Translations:

• размерный [rɐzˈmʲernɨj] - [Formal, Technical]
• пространственный [prɐstrɐnˈstvʲennɨj] - [Formal, Often used in scientific or spatial contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and scientific contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

размерный: [rɐzˈmʲernɨj]

Note on размерный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

пространственный: [prɐstrɐnˈstvʲennɨj]

Note on пространственный: Stress is on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'н' sound before 'ств'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Relating to dimensions or measurements (e.g., in size or scale)

Translation(s) & Context:

• размерный - Used in technical contexts, often referring to measurements or sizing (e.g., in engineering or design).

Usage Examples:

• Этот размерный анализ помогает определить параметры конструкции.

  This dimensional analysis helps determine the parameters of the structure.

• Размерные характеристики изделия указаны в документации.

  The dimensional characteristics of the product are specified in the documentation.

• Мы используем размерные модели для проектирования.

  We use dimensional models for design.

2. Relating to space or spatial aspects (e.g., in physics or abstract contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пространственный - Used to describe something related to space or spatial dimensions, often in scientific or philosophical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Пространственные измерения играют ключевую роль в физике.

  Spatial dimensions play a key role in physics.

• Это исследование связано с пространственными аспектами восприятия.

  This research is related to the spatial aspects of perception.

• Пространственная ориентация важна для навигации.

  Spatial orientation is important for navigation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

размерный (adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case.

пространственный (adjective): Also follows standard adjective declension, with similar patterns to размерный.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for размерный:

• габаритный (refers to dimensions, often for objects like vehicles)
• масштабный (used for scale or size in broader contexts)

Synonyms for пространственный:

• объёмный (refers to volume or three-dimensional space)
• просторовый (less common, poetic usage for vast space)

Antonyms: (No direct antonyms, as the concept of "dimensional" lacks a clear opposite in Russian.)

Related Phrases:

• размерный ряд - "dimensional range" (used in manufacturing or clothing sizes)
• пространственная структура - "spatial structure" (common in architecture or physics)
• пространственное мышление - "spatial thinking" (used in psychology or education)

Usage Notes:

• "размерный" is more specific to measurable dimensions and is often used in technical fields like engineering or design. It is less common in everyday speech.
• "пространственный" is broader and often relates to abstract or spatial concepts, such as in physics or art. It is more versatile but still formal.
• Choose between the two based on context: use "размерный" for physical measurements and "пространственный" for spatial or conceptual discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "размерный" in spatial or abstract contexts. For example, saying "размерное восприятие" instead of "пространственное восприятие" for "spatial perception." Explanation: "размерный" strictly refers to measurable size, not abstract space.
• Error: Incorrect adjective endings due to gender or case mismatch. For example, using "размерный" with a feminine noun instead of "размерная." Explanation: Always match the adjective to the noun's gender, number, and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "dimensional" or "spatial" often carries a strong association with scientific or technical discourse due to Russia's historical emphasis on engineering and space exploration. Terms like "пространственный" may evoke associations with Soviet-era achievements in space science.

Related Concepts:

• измерение (measurement)
• пространство (space)
• объём (volume)