three-dimensional
|three-di-men-sion-al|
B2
/ˌθriː.dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
3D
Etymology
Etymology Information
'three-dimensional' originates from the combination of 'three' and 'dimension,' where 'dimension' comes from Latin 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring.'
Historical Evolution
'dimension' evolved from the Latin word 'dimensio' through Old French 'dimension' and eventually became the modern English word 'dimension.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dimension' meant 'a measuring,' but over time it evolved to refer to the measurable extent of an object.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth.
The sculpture is three-dimensional, allowing you to view it from all angles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40