three-dimensional
adjective /ˌθriː.daɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/ (abbreviation 3-D)Definition
› having or appearing to have three dimensions (= length, width, and height) and therefore looking real: The picture had a three-dimensional effect.Geometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects
(Definition of three-dimensional adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -cornered suffix
- -dimensional suffix
- arch noun
- asymmetric adjective
- circular adjective
- cylinder noun (SHAPE)
- cylindrical adjective
- fractal noun
- heptagon noun
- Möbius strip/band noun
- one-dimensional adjective (MEASURE)
- polygon noun
- polyhedron noun
- pyramidal adjective
- rhombus noun
- scalene triangle noun
- semicircle noun
- spherical adjective
- trapezoid noun
- triangle noun
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