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 But that was a two-dimensional sign, unlike the one at Clark and Monroe, which makes the latter unique and special. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 How world maps compare Maps project a three-dimensional sphere onto a two-dimensional flat space. — Jewel Bright, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Weather forecasters collapse a hugely complex atmosphere into a two-dimensional map, knowing that two skilled people will draw different predictions from the same input. — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 The first two belong to the same patent family and concern tools used to assemble digital garments from two-dimensional pattern pieces, including functions that help designers match the lengths of segments being virtually sewn together. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-dimensional

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The newest options have expanded to include gravel running, or multi-surface running, for the modern sneaker shoe.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Massachusetts is equipped for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering, surveillance, strike missions, special operations, and mine warfare.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of surface

Adjective

In the 2030s, aging party leaders living in rarefied Zhongnanhai compounds may look out and see superficial stability.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
While the two people in the vehicle were attempting to exit the vehicle though the front passenger door, the 17-year-old sustained a superficial gunshot wound to his buttock.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

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