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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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
In a study published in Science Advances, LJI researchers revealed the first three-dimensional structure of a protein from one of those ancient human endogenous retroviruses, or HERVs.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The space agency provides an interactive three-dimensional diagram tracking both Voyager probes' positions outside the solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
And don’t forget to vary standard linen and cotton for three-dimensional fabrics like bouclé and velvet.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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