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
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an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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What the best Pixar films prove is that people can relate to anything — from a goldfish to a talking toy — if they’re written as three-dimensional beings.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Unlike flat or bulky actuators, the new device can be wound into spirals (see video below), knitted into fabrics, or woven into complex three-dimensional structures.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Can America’s mom also be a three-dimensional person who makes her own mistakes?
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Photogrammetry uses overlapping photographs to construct three-dimensional digital models, adding spatial context to the flat RTI scans so users can explore the passageway’s surfaces in detail.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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 17 Mar. 2026.
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