What is the fourth dimensional equivalent of volume?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of the fourth dimension in relation to volume, specifically exploring what the equivalent term for four-dimensional spaces is. Participants delve into mathematical terminology and properties associated with higher dimensions.

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  • Some participants propose that the term "hypervolume" is used to describe the four-dimensional equivalent of volume, which is bounded by three-dimensional hypersurfaces.
  • There is a suggestion that a 4D sphere is referred to as a "hypersphere," with references to mathematical properties.
  • One participant mentions the existence of hypercubes and hypertetrahedra as additional four-dimensional shapes.
  • A participant shares a personal anecdote about attempting to create a three-dimensional representation of a hypercube, indicating the complexity and interest in the topic.

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Participants generally agree on the terminology of "hypervolume" and "hypersphere," but there are varying levels of detail and personal interpretations regarding the implications and applications of these concepts. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints on the subject.

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Some definitions and mathematical properties are referenced, but the discussion does not resolve all assumptions or clarify the full implications of the terms used in higher-dimensional geometry.

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2D has areas.
3D has volumes.
what are 4D spaces called?
 
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BillTre said:
2D has areas.
3D has volumes.
what are 4D spaces called?
Hypervolume, which is bounded by 3D hypersurfaces.
 
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Hypervolume is the only thing I've found so far.
 
renormalize said:
Hypervolume, which is bounded by 3D hypersurfaces.
Does 3D hypersurface track?

Do 2D denizens say "A 3D space is called a volume which is bounded by 2D hyper lines"?

Yeah, I guess it does:

"A 2D hypersurface is a mathematical term for what is typically called an ordinary surface in three-dimensional space. More generally, in mathematics, a hypersurface is an object (a manifold or variety) that has a dimension exactly one less than the dimension of the space it is embedded in."
 
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Baluncore said:
Yes, and hypercubes, hypertetrahedra.

Tesseract is my trigger word, so I think it's about time enough that I mention (as I do every few years) that I came very close to building my own (3D shadow of) a fully-articulated hypercube.

I solved all the enginering problems with 3D prototyping and was just gearing up to print the final parts when I discovered that someone had beaten me to it.

So that's about two decades of spare time I'll never get back.
 
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