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2D

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/tuː diː/

flat, without depth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'2D' originates from the abbreviation of 'two-dimensional', where 'two' refers to the number of dimensions and 'dimensional' refers to the aspect of measurement.

Historical Evolution

'Two-dimensional' was shortened to '2D' in modern English to simplify the expression, especially in technical and artistic contexts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having two dimensions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to two-dimensional space, having length and width but no depth.

The 2D animation was beautifully crafted.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45