TWO-DIMENSIONAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

two-dimensional

adjective

Definition of two-dimensional

as in surface

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Recent Examples of two-dimensional Small and electrically neutral, atomic qubits can be packed very closely together in dense two-dimensional arrays. — Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 On a molecular level, graphite is made up of many two-dimensional sheets of carbon, known as graphene, stacked one upon another and held together by van der Waals forces. — Harriet Weber, Popular Science, 20 May 2026 Last year Quantinuum posted a preprint on arXiv saying its two-dimensional simulation modeling the material shows that under laser fire, its electrons pair up—a condition necessary for flow without resistance. — Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026 That meant users saw a flat, two-dimensional image with no real depth perception – a bit like looking through a toilet paper roll due to the limited field of view. — David Szondy may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-dimensional

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Yet, the current market set-up, in which a hyper-concentrated S & P 500 regularly goes the opposite direction of a majority of its components, an understanding of sub-surface influences has become almost a necessity.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Seahawk missions include anti-surface warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, and combat search and rescue, according to Naval Air Systems Command.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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Ferrell, Henchy and David Gordon Green all previously worked on Eastbound & Down, a sports comeback series with enough superficial similarities to underline how toothless The Hawk and especially its characters are.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Screenings are inconsistent or superficial, resulting in a lack of follow-up for people with problematic drinking.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

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