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two-dimensional
[too-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy-]
adjective
having the dimensions of height and width only.
a two-dimensional surface.
(of a work of art) having its elements organized in terms of a flat surface, especially emphasizing the vertical and horizontal character of the picture plane.
the two-dimensional structure of a painting.
(in a literary work) shallow, unconvincing, or superficial in execution.
a novel having two-dimensional characters.
two-dimensional
adjective
of, having, or relating to two dimensions, usually describable in terms of length and breadth or length and height
lying on a plane; having an area but not enclosing any volume
lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work
(of painting or drawing) lacking the characteristics of form or depth
Other Word Forms
- two-dimensionality noun
- two-dimensionally adverb
- ˌٷɴ-徱ˈԲDzԲ adverb
- ˈٷɴ-徱ˌԲDzˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of two-dimensional1
Example Sentences
“You get a two-dimensional portrayal. So, Homelander is a conglomerate of tyrants.”
The irregular shape, however two-dimensional, seems to hover and tilt in dynamic space.
As the strobing begins, and even though my eyes are closed, I see swirling two-dimensional geometric patterns.
Thanos never had one; he’s all style and flash, and that’s more than enough to make it on a two-dimensional screen.
The film is a feat of maximalist and moody production design and cinematography, but the tedious and overwrought script renders every character two-dimensional, despite the effortful acting and teary pronunciations.
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