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Encyclopedia > Spissitude
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Spissitude is a mathematical/geometric term referring to a measurement of an object's length along a direction in the fourth spatial dimension, analogous to the three-dimensional terms length, breadth, and height; it is sometimes misspelled as "spassitude." The term was coined by the 17th century English philosopher Henry More, who used it to describe a fourth spatial dimension in which he believed the spiritual realm extended. Just as the cardinal directions in three dimensions are referred to by the terms up/down, north/south, and east/west, spissitude is described as being some distance ana/kata. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Henry More. ... Mathematics is commonly defined as the study of patterns of structure, change, and space; more informally, one might say it is the study of figures and numbers. Mathematical knowledge is constantly growing, through research and application, but mathematics itself is not usually considered a natural science. ... Geometry (from the Greek words Ge = earth and metro = measure) is the branch of mathematics first introduced by Theaetetus dealing with spatial relationships. ... The concept of a fourth dimension is one that is often described in considering its physical implications; that is, we know that in three dimensions, we have dimensions of length (or depth), width, and height. ... Length is the long dimension of any object. ... In general English usage, length (symbols: l, L) is but one particular instance of distance – an objects length is how long the object is – but in the physical sciences and engineering, the word length is in some contexts used synonymously with distance. Height is vertical distance; width (or breadth... Height is a measurement of the distance from the bottom to the top of something which is upright. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq... A philosopher is a person who thinks deeply regarding people, society, the world, and/or the universe. ... Henry More. ... Ana is a mathematical/geometric term referring to a direction in the fourth spatial dimension. ... Kata is a mathematical/geometric term referring to a direction in the fourth spatial dimension. ...



 

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