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three–dimensional
adjective three–di·men·sion·al \ˈthrē-də-ˈmench-nəl, -ˈmen(t)-shə-nəl also -dī-\
: having or seeming to have length, width, and depth
: having different qualities that are like the qualities of a real person
Full Definition of THREE-DIMENSIONAL
1
: of, relating to, or having three dimensions
2
: giving the illusion of depth or varying distances —used especially of an image or a pictorial representation on a two-dimensional medium when this illusion is enhanced by stereoscopic means
3
: describing or being described in well-rounded completeness <a three–dimensional analysis of multiple historical processes — L. L. Snyder>
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First Known Use of THREE-DIMENSIONAL
1872
Related to THREE-DIMENSIONAL
- Synonyms
- lifelike, living, naturalistic (also naturalist), near, photo-realistic, realistic, three-dimensional
- Antonyms
- nonnatural, nonrealistic, unnatural, unrealistic
THREE-DIMENSIONAL Defined for Kids
three–dimensional
adjective
Definition of THREE-DIMENSIONAL for Kids
1
: relating to or having the three dimensions of length, width, and height <A cube is three-dimensional.>
2
: giving the appearance of depth or varying distances <a three-dimensional movie>
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