interdimensional
Americanadjective
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existing or traveling between dimensions of space or time.
The best thing about an interdimensional space and time machine is that you never know quite when one is going to pop up.
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(in science fiction, fantasy, etc.) coming from an alternate dimension or a parallel universe.
There's a wide range of character options, including an unholy paladin, an interdimensional warlord, a reptilian soothsayer, and an anarchist obsessed with transhumanism.
I prefer the terms extraterrestrials or interdimensional beings.
Etymology
Origin of interdimensional
First recorded in 1950–55; inter- ( def. ) + dimension ( def. ) + -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Christopher Nolan’s epic ‘The Odyssey’ hits theaters, ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ delivers interdimensional hilarity, Tom Hiddleston explores Pompeii, and much, much more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Apers believe Bigfoot is just a primate unknown to science while Woo-Woos think Bigfoot is some sort of interdimensional traveller - an alien of sort.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Bertrand Bonello’s “The Beast” is an audacious interdimensional romance, techno-thriller and Los Angeles noir rolled up in one.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
To an outsider, Isis’ casual references to telepathy and interdimensional existence may sound delusional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
In such interdimensional contemplations, we need not be restricted to two dimensions.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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