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third-dimensional

third-dimensional

1 6.5
Has length, width, and depth so it looks like a real object
  • adjective
  • /θɜrd dɪˈmɛnʃənl/
translation icon : tridimensional
  • The artist created a stunning painting that gave the illusion of being third-dimensional with its use of perspective.

That is the perfect description of what the third dimensional experience of Earth is.

Examples

  • That is the perfect description of what the third dimensional experience of Earth is.

    André Duqum

  • You see, the face is now just starting to look just three-dimensional, not flat in one tone.

  • We are your fifth-dimensional form within the costume of your third-dimensional earth vessel.

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  • I felt my wounded ego try to come back into my consciousness, as third-dimensional habits are strong and persistent.

    Blog text (32)

  • We are merely a third-dimensional species, and we can see how we have evolved from caveman to astronaut.

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  • I am a multidimensional traveler from the stars; I am visiting this third-dimensional Earth on a mission to awaken those of my soul family who are asleep within the illusion of the artificial matrix that imprisons those incarnate upon the Earth.

    Blog text (32)

  • In this virtual reality game, players can explore a third-dimensional world that feels incredibly realistic.

  • The architect designed the building to appear third-dimensional by incorporating varying levels and depths in its structure.

Synonyms

three-dimensional
vsthird-dimensional
36 3.9

Something that has length, width and depth like a box or ball

focuses more on relating to three aspects and illusion of depth
3-D
vsthird-dimensional
15 4.0

Having depth, width, and height like a real object

is the general adjective for three spatial aspects regardless of spelling
stereoscopic
vsthird-dimensional
  • Specialized
2 7.6

Making images look like they have depth

refers more generally to relating to three dimensions rather than the method used
3D
vsthird-dimensional
3.2

Having height, width, and depth so things look real

is the general term emphasizing the idea rather than the written form
three-D
vsthird-dimensional
3.7

Showing depth like a film or picture, not flat

is the broader adjective for three spatial aspects beyond just media

Antonyms

two-dimensional
  • Informal
3 5.5

Has no depth or interesting detail

Surface Forms

third-dimensional positive

Morphology

third-dimensional = third + dimensional (transparent) = third + dimension + al

The adjective is a direct combination of 'third' and 'dimensional', producing a literal meaning relating to three dimensions.

Etymology

Third-dimensional breaks into third (the number three) and dimension, a word that comes from a root meaning 'measure', the same idea as the common word measure. So third-dimensional describes something measured in three directions: length, width and 'depth', which is why it looks like it has real depth or seems to 'pop out'.