two-dimensional
|two-di-men-sion-al|
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/ˌtuː.dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
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/ˌtuː.daɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
flat, lacking depth
Etymology
'two-dimensional' originates from the combination of 'two' and 'dimension,' where 'dimension' comes from Latin 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring.'
'dimension' changed from the Latin word 'dimensio' and eventually became the modern English word 'dimension.'
Initially, it meant 'a measuring,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having length and width.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or appearing to have length and width but no depth.
The painting is two-dimensional, lacking any depth.
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Adjective 2
lacking depth or substance; superficial.
The character in the story was two-dimensional, lacking complexity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41