Dimension refers to a quality of measurement, specifically how many coordinates are required to locate something at a specific place in space. Normal locations require three dimensions to be defined, in addition to the requirement of knowing at what point in time a given location is being observed. Scientific theory and mathematics have posited additional dimensions which exist as extensions of the space-time continuum, with additional parameters of measuring those dimensions that do not exist in the universe, giving them qualities of separate universes.
It has been proven that continuums can connect through using means to transcend additional dimensions. A group of two-dimensional lifeforms that could only exist in a plane of their dimensional reality which somehow intersected Federation space in the year 2367. The starship Enterprise-D became ensnared in the lifeforms and their plane, specifically interfering with the empathic powers of Counselor Deanna Troi. (TNG episode: "The Loss")
A dimension 7 was an alternate dimension which Androssi Overseer Biron used to store equipment and materials. (SCE eBook: War Stories, Book 1)
Dimensional feedback is an energy phenomenon which can affect objects that travel outside of a normal timestream or dimensional space. This effect can interfere with the proper navigation of certain types of time travel technology. (TNG - Assimilation² comic: "Issue 1")
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Dimension was also a synonym for a universe. In the year 2410, the Undine leader Eric Cooper told Rear Admiral Tuvok that the people of fluidic space sought to cleanse this dimension of infestation. (STO - Solanae Dyson Sphere mission: "Surface Tension")
Dimensional could refer to an effect on the universe. In 2411, the Khitomer Alliance developed a dimensional hypermass torpedo with properties differing from the standard quantum torpedo. (STO website: Unparalleled: Delete Alt Control!)
Extra-dimensional, or extradimensional, referred to entities originating from another dimension. The Aetherians originated in a universe unknown to the Khitomer Alliance in the primary universe and were embroiled in a multiversal conflict with various Borg. (STO - Kings & Queens mission: "Taken By Surprise")
Interdimensional referred to effects transcending one universe, or dimension. In the 25th century, equipping the Delphic applications set of technology on a starship enabled interdimensional analysis. This technology set was sold by the Drozana Station-based Lobi Crystal Consortium in the 2410s decade. (STO - Spectres mission: "Spin the Wheel")
Trans-dimensional was a term for something crossing dimensions. In the 22nd century, the Sphere Builders identified their point of origin to the Humans as the trans-dimensional realm. (ENT episode: "Harbinger")
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External links[]
- Dimension article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- Dimension article at Tardis Data Core, the Doctor Who wiki