unidimensional

adjective

uni·​di·​men·​sion·​al
ˌyü-ni-də-ˈmench-nəl,
-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nᵊl How to pronounce unidimensional (audio)
 also  -ˌdī-
unidimensionality noun

Examples of unidimensional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pandemic preparedness is not unidimensional. Rachel Gutman, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2021 One way or another, in the later stages, intensive growth is replaced by extensive growth, and even the most stubbornly unidimensional products begin to acquire additional features. Igor Ryabenkiy, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Further, the content is also often very unidimensional, featuring crazy dances, cute animals and slapstick humor. Blair Currie, Forbes, 2 May 2022 The removal of unidimensional elements from AI training and development can allow the bias from AI algorithms to dissipate and eventually allow the inclusion of AI for humanitarian action across several fields. Naveen Joshi, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 This process washes away much of the nuance produced by the various nectar sources into a sea of sugary, unidimensional syrup. Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Nov. 2020 This epochal persona was more adventurer and scientist than the rather unidimensional figure who beams down from the wall of every government office in India. Rajni Bakshi, Quartz India, 1 Oct. 2019 At the same time, the partial visibility makes a small space feel less claustrophobic and unidimensional than solid cabinet doors. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 4 Nov. 2019 Her husband, Jonathan, who handles narration every third chapter, is more unidimensional, or at least curiously edgeless. New York Times, 3 Oct. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unidimensional was in 1883

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“Unidimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unidimensional. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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