Two-dimensional

adj

adj ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Existing in two dimensions. not-comparable, usually

    "Of course, it is impossible to show what a holograph is really like in a two dimensional picture such as this."

  2. 2
    Not creating the illusion of depth; lacking detail or believability. idiomatic, not-comparable, usually

    "a two-dimensional character in a play"

Adjective
  1. 1
    involving or having two dimensions wordnet
  2. 2
    lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
2-dimensional2dbidimensionalcubiccubicaldead

Example

More examples

"In the point (3, 5) on a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, 3 is the abscissa and 5 is the ordinate."

Related phrases

quasi-two-dimensionaltwo-dimensionally

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