three-dimensional — having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθriː daɪˈmenʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks three-dimensional movies give her a headache, but she loves the popcorn bucket they give you.
- The architect presented a three-dimensional blueprint to help clients visualize their future home.
- Scientists use three-dimensional modeling to study complex molecular structures.
three-dimensional
ADJECTIVE[/ˌθriː daɪˈmenʃənəl/]
having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth
having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth
Beyond conventional art lies exceptional three-dimensional magic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Latin tres (three) and dimensio (measurement). It emerged in the 17th century alongside advances in mathematics and physics to express the concept of three-dimensional space.
Breakdown
three (from Latin tres, meaning 'three') + dimensional (from Latin dimensio, meaning 'measurement' or 'extent'), with the suffix -al indicating 'of or relating to'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks three-dimensional movies give her a headache, but she loves the popcorn bucket they give you.”
“The architect presented a three-dimensional blueprint to help clients visualize their future home.”
“Scientists use three-dimensional modeling to study complex molecular structures.”
“My three-dimensional chess game is so advanced that even I don't understand the rules.”
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