three-dimensional

American  

[three-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy-] / ˈθri dɪˈmɛn ʃə nl, -daɪ- /

adjective

1. having, or seeming to have, the dimension of depth as well as width and height.

2. (especially in a literary work) fully developed.

   The story came alive chiefly because the characters were vividly three-dimensional.

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three-dimensional British  

adjective

1. of, having, or relating to three dimensions

   three-dimensional space

2. (of a film, transparency, etc) simulating the effect of depth by presenting slightly different views of a scene to each eye

3. having volume

4. lifelike or real

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Other Word Forms

• threedimensionality noun

Etymology

Origin of three-dimensional

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

This rapid switch from solid to liquid is typical for familiar three-dimensional materials.

From Science Daily

Their findings, published in Nature Chemistry, show that these molecules force double bonds into distorted three-dimensional shapes.

From Science Daily

Early concepts explored complex three-dimensional shapes, including designs resembling flowers or hollow cylinders.

From Science Daily

This question functions as a way to disarm guests of any nerves and also gives listeners a more three-dimensional view of the episode’s subject.

From Salon

Zuckerberg’s vision was that people would spend part of their day working, playing, and hanging out in three-dimensional virtual environments using the company’s Quest virtual-reality headsets.

From Barron's