three-dimensional

[ three-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy- ]

adjective

1. having, or seeming to have, the dimension of depth as well as width and height.
2. (especially in a literary work) fully developed:

   The story came alive chiefly because the characters were vividly three-dimensional.

three-dimensional

adjective

1. of, having, or relating to three dimensions

   three-dimensional space

2. (of a film, transparency, etc) simulating the effect of depth by presenting slightly different views of a scene to each eye
3. having volume
4. lifelike or real

Other Words From

• threedi·mension·ali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of three-dimensional¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

He describes his artworks – mainly made from recycled materials - as "highly original, three-dimensional wows".

From BBC

The star of a controversial new film about Donald Trump has said the former president "should be grateful" that it provides a "complex, three-dimensional take" on his life.

From BBC

It was a little bit like — everybody always says three-dimensional chess.

From Salon

The method relied on the century-old mechanics of Hollywood’s Technicolor film processes to create an abstract “moving picture” in three-dimensional space.

From Los Angeles Times

He says his character Shooter is mysterious and "three-dimensional" and credits the writers and director Susanne Bier for this.

From BBC