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US/dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
UK/daɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
having a stated number of dimensions, such as length, width or height; also used in compound words
In context
The film was shot in three-dimensional format for cinemas.
A line is one-dimensional, while a cube is three-dimensional.
The team is building a two-dimensional map of the area.
Words that go with dimensional
adjective + noun
- three-dimensional modelThe architect built a three-dimensional model of the new library.
- two-dimensional imageA photo is a two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional world.
- multi-dimensional problemPoverty is a multi-dimensional problem, not just a lack of money.
- one-dimensional characterCritics said the villain was a one-dimensional character.
- three-dimensional spaceObjects move through three-dimensional space.
- dimensional analysisEngineers use dimensional analysis to check their formulas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a three dimension modelCorrect: a three-dimensional model