Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tesseract
noun
/ˈtɛs.ə.rækt/
Definition
A four-dimensional hypercube, a geometric figure that extends the concept of a square (2D) and a cube (3D) into four dimensions.
Examples
- The tesseract is often depicted in physics as a way to understand higher dimensions.
- In the movie ‘Interstellar,’ the tesseract was used as a narrative device to illustrate the concept of time travel.
Meaning
In mathematics, a tesseract represents an object that is to a cube as a cube is to a square. It can also refer to a theoretical concept in physics and science fiction, often symbolizing advanced dimensions and complex geometries.
Synonyms
- Hypercube
- 4-cube
- Fourth-dimensional cube
