three-dimensional — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Existing in three dimensions.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • usually

2. Having depth, or the illusion of depth, as well as height and width.

   Usage

   • comparable
   • idiomatic
   • not-comparable
   • usually

3. Lifelike.

   Usage

   • comparable
   • idiomatic
   • not-comparable
   • usually

   Examples

   A good novel needs three-dimensional characters.

Adjective

1. involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth

   Synonyms

   3-dimensionalthird-dimensionalthree-d

   Examples

   lifelike three-dimensional characters

   a three-dimensional account of conditions under the new government

   More examples (1)

   they shot the movie in three-D

2. having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions

   Synonyms

   cubic