Three-dimensional
(adjective)
- Having or relating to the three dimensions of length, width, and height.
- Having or appearing to have depth as well as width and height.
- Having or appearing to have a physical presence.
Origin:
The word "three-dimensional" is formed by combining the number "three" and the adjective "dimensional" which means having three dimensions (length, width, and height).
Examples:
- The sculpture was three-dimensional, it had depth and was not flat.
- This painting is three-dimensional, it looks like it is coming out of the canvas.
- The three-dimensional model of the building helped the architect to visualize the final product.
- The movie was three-dimensional, it had a great sense of depth and immersion.
- The computer-generated image was three-dimensional, it looked like a real object.