third dimension

noun

Definition of THIRD DIMENSION

: thickness, depth; also : a dimension that adds the effect of solidity to a two-dimensional system

: a quality that confers reality or lifelikeness <night sounds that stick in the mind and give a third dimension to the memory — Adie Suehsdorf>

— third–dimensional adjective

1846

Next Word in the Dictionary: third estatePrevious Word in the Dictionary: third–degree burnAll Words Near: third dimension

What made you want to look up third dimension? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears