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two-dimensional
[ too-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy- ]
/ ˈtu dɪˈmɛn ʃə nl, -daɪ- /
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Definition of two-dimensional
adjective
having the dimensions of height and width only: a two-dimensional surface.
(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.
(in a literary work) shallow, unconvincing, or superficial in execution: a novel having two-dimensional characters.
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Origin of two-dimensional
First recorded in 1895–1900
OTHER WORDS FROM two-dimensional
two-di·men·sion·al·i·ty, nountwo-di·men·sion·al·ly, adverbWords nearby two-dimensional
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British Dictionary definitions for two-dimensional
two-dimensional
adjective
of, having, or relating to two dimensions, usually describable in terms of length and breadth or length and height
lying on a plane; having an area but not enclosing any volume
lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work
(of painting or drawing) lacking the characteristics of form or depth
Derived forms of two-dimensional
two-dimensionality, nountwo-dimensionally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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