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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The study authors then fed this information into a detailed three-dimensional computer model designed to simulate the sun’s internal magnetic machinery.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
If Saunders and Shapiro both come short of creating a three-dimensional person, this reminds us that in the best works, the subtle alchemy of summoning succeeds.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
The breezy textile, frequently used for T-shirts, was draped into an elegant dress, which also featured a three-dimensional bodice and a thigh-high slit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
In a later study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution in 2024, the researchers deepened their insight by using three-dimensional tracking to quantify the dynamics of octopus–fish hunting groups.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
If Saunders and Shapiro both come short of creating a three-dimensional person, this reminds us that in the best works, the subtle alchemy of summoning succeeds.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
The breezy textile, frequently used for T-shirts, was draped into an elegant dress, which also featured a three-dimensional bodice and a thigh-high slit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
In a later study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution in 2024, the researchers deepened their insight by using three-dimensional tracking to quantify the dynamics of octopus–fish hunting groups.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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