Definition

A geometric shape that is the four-dimensional version of a cube, consisting of eight cubical cells.

Example

In science fiction, a tesseract is often used to represent higher dimensions and complex spaces.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a tesseract?

I think so, but I’m not really sure what it is.

It's basically a four-dimensional shape, like a cube but in another dimension.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tesseract** → It is formed from "tessera" (from Greek *tessera*, meaning a cube or a die) and "-act" (from Latin *actus*, meaning a doing or act). The word "tesseract" refers to a four-dimensional analog of a cube, thus relating to the concept of a cube in higher dimensions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cube ('tessera') that exists in a higher dimension, which is what a tesseract represents. This helps you remember that a tesseract is a four-dimensional version of a cube.

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