CultureAugust 29, 2026

interdimensional

IN-ter-di-MEN-shun-ul

Definition

Existing, traveling, or occurring between different dimensions or parallel universes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and the word 'dimensional,' which comes from the Latin 'dimensio' meaning 'a measuring.' It gained popularity in science fiction in the early 20th century to describe travel between parallel planes of existence.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the Kaiju, which are massive, alien creatures that originate from outside our own known reality. It emphasizes the strange and threatening nature of these beings in the Pacific Rim universe.

Pacific Rim's 14-Part Series Is So Good, It Makes The Movies Look Small

Read the full article ↗

ScreenRant

Related words

byword

A person or thing that is so well-known as a prominent or typical example of a particular…

Culture

chaulmoogra

A type of oil extracted from the seeds of certain tropical trees, historically used as a…

Culture

collectivist

Relating to a political or social system that prioritizes the interests and control of…

Culture

dwarfism

A condition characterized by growth that is significantly below the average height, often…

Culture

encaustic

A technique of painting or surface decoration that uses hot, pigmented wax to create…

Culture

entomologist

A scientist who specializes in the study of insects.

Culture

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.