two-dimensional
Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
two-di·men·sion·al
(to͞o′dĭ-mĕn′shə-nəl, -dī-)adj.
1. Having only two dimensions, especially length and width.
2. Lacking the requisite or expected range or depth: a movie with two-dimensional characters.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
two-dimensional
adj
1. (Mathematics) of, having, or relating to two dimensions, usually describable in terms of length and breadth or length and height
2. (Mathematics) lying on a plane; having an area but not enclosing any volume
3. lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work
4. (Art Terms) (of painting or drawing) lacking the characteristics of form or depth
ˈtwo-diˌmensionˈality n
ˌtwo-diˈmensionally adv
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
two′-dimen′sional
adj.
1. having the dimensions of height and width only: a two-dimensional surface.
2. (of a work of art) having its elements organized in terms of a flat surface, esp. emphasizing the vertical and horizontal character of the picture plane.
3. (of a literary work) superficial, as in character development.
[1895–1900]
two′-dimensional′ity, n.
two′-dimen′sionally, adv.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Switch to new thesaurus
Adj. | 1. | ![]() |
2. | ![]() multidimensional - having or involving or marked by several dimensions or aspects; "multidimensional problems"; "a multidimensional proposition"; "a multidimensional personality" |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
two-dimensional
[ˌtuːdɪˈmɛnʃən/əl] adja. (Geom) → bidimensionale
b. (pej) (superficial, characters) → senza spessore
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995