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two-dimensional

[ too-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy- ]

adjective

  1. having the dimensions of height and width only:

    a two-dimensional surface.

  2. (of a work of art) having its elements organized in terms of a flat surface, especially emphasizing the vertical and horizontal character of the picture plane:

    the two-dimensional structure of a painting.

  3. (in a literary work) shallow, unconvincing, or superficial in execution:

    a novel having two-dimensional characters.



two-dimensional

adjective

  1. of, having, or relating to two dimensions, usually describable in terms of length and breadth or length and height
  2. lying on a plane; having an area but not enclosing any volume
  3. lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work
  4. (of painting or drawing) lacking the characteristics of form or depth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٷɴ-徱ˈԲDzԲ, adverb
  • ˈٷɴ-徱ˌԲDzˈٲ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٷɴ-徱·ȴDz·i·ٲ noun
  • ٷɴ-徱·sDz·· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of two-dimensional1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

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Thanos never had one; he’s all style and flash, and that’s more than enough to make it on a two-dimensional screen.

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The film is a feat of maximalist and moody production design and cinematography, but the tedious and overwrought script renders every character two-dimensional, despite the effortful acting and teary pronunciations.

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The trouble with one- or even two-dimensional assessments, however, is that they fail to encapsulate the complexity of the eighth sign.

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If you were to describe Florence Pugh as a two-dimensional actress, she might understandably feel quite insulted.

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Knitting transforms one-dimensional yarn into two-dimensional fabrics that are flexible, durable, and highly customizable in shape and elasticity.

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