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

Unlike previous models, these models were built with the exact three-dimensional geometry of their corresponding brain region.

From Science Daily

One PSF basically describes how an infinitely small point source of light originating in the sample is widened and spread into a three-dimensional diffraction pattern by the optical system.

From Science Daily

The Amsterdam- and Paris-based label offers surreal and seductive fashion that merges three-dimensional sculpting techniques with traditional handiwork, all made from a mix of recycled textiles, deadstock and new sustainable materials.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the ubiquity of molecular crystals in many everyday products, the ability to predict their three-dimensional structures remains a challenge, especially if a compound can crystallize into multiple forms.

From Science Daily

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

From BBC