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three-dimensionality en · NOUN

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Meanings

1. (uncountable, usually) The state or characteristic of occupying, or of appearing to occupy, three dimensions of space.
   • [T]here are several fascinating mixed-media pieces that give subtle three-dimensionality to predominately flat surfaces. 2000 October 15, Fred B. Adelson, “Art Review: Perkins Shows Its Reach Is Regional In Exhibition”, in New York Times, retrieved 20 Nov 2015:
2. (idiomatic, of a person or fictional character, uncountable, usually) Complexity and depth of character.
   • Dr. Williams . . . commended his "search for some way of talking about human value, human depth and three-dimensionality, that doesn't depend on God." 2009 May 28, Stephen Adams, “Philip Pullman helps understanding of theology, says Archbishop of Canterbury”, in Telegraph, UK, retrieved 20 Nov 2015:
   • In 1968, she costarred with Clint Eastwood in the feature film Coogan's Bluff, bringing three-dimensionality to the otherwise cliched role of a hippie. 2010, Hal Erickson, “Tisha Sterling”, in New York Times, retrieved 20 Nov 2015:
   • Gleeson, a brilliant performer, shows us the face of evil but with the mitigating circumstances of humanity. But his three-dimensionality is jarring; at odds with the wooden movie around him. 2005 April 1, Desson Thomson, “'In My Country': Unjustifiable”, in Washington Post, retrieved 20 Nov 2015:

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Relateds

three-dimensional

Synonyms

tridimensionality

Translations (4)

ro tridimensionalitate (state or characteristic) · pl trójwymiarowość (state or characteristic) · de Dreidimensionalität (state or characteristic) · fi kolmiulotteisuus (state or characteristic)