three-dimensional
adjective
three-di·men·sion·al
ˈthrē-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl 
also -dī-
1
: of, relating to, or having three dimensions
2
: giving the illusion of depth or varying distances
—used especially of an image or a pictorial representation on a two-dimensional medium when this illusion is enhanced by stereoscopic means
3
: describing or being described in well-rounded completeness
a three-dimensional analysis of multiple historical processes—
L. L. Snyder
L. L. Snyder4
: true to life : lifelike
Examples of three-dimensional in a Sentence
an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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Our models sped up predictions by a factor of 20 in two-dimensional settings and by a factor of 1,000 in three-dimensional settings.
—Steve Nadis, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Then in 2023, the Met converted that into a three-dimensional model.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Steve Nadis, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Then in 2023, the Met converted that into a three-dimensional model.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Bao Bao Issey Miyake creates bags that transform from two-dimensional designs when laid flat into geometric three-dimensional forms when filled with items.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for three-dimensional
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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