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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With its bouncing, three-dimensional hemline, the dress reflected the movement of her sleek, free-flowing hair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Researchers worked on Barium titanate, first discovered in 1941, that is known for its powerful electro-optic properties in bulk, or three-dimensional crystals.
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While van Doesburg supported the exploration of three-dimensional forms, Mondrian struggled to accept the inclusion of architecture, Yve-Alain Bois explains.
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Jay Powell, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
With its bouncing, three-dimensional hemline, the dress reflected the movement of her sleek, free-flowing hair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Researchers worked on Barium titanate, first discovered in 1941, that is known for its powerful electro-optic properties in bulk, or three-dimensional crystals.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
While van Doesburg supported the exploration of three-dimensional forms, Mondrian struggled to accept the inclusion of architecture, Yve-Alain Bois explains.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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