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3-dimensional

3-dimensional is the alternative spelling of three-dimensional.

Meaning of three-dimensional

Adjective

three-dimensional (not generally comparable, comparative more three-dimensional, superlative most three-dimensional)

  1. (not comparable, usually) Existing in three dimensions.
  2. (comparable, idiomatic, not comparable, usually) Having depth, or the illusion of depth, as well as height and width.
  3. (comparable, idiomatic, not comparable, usually) Lifelike.
    • A good novel needs three-dimensional characters.

Forms of 3-dimensional

comparativemore 3-dimensional
superlativemost 3-dimensional

Questions about 3-dimensional

What is 3-dimensional the alternative spelling of?
3-dimensional is the alternative spelling of three-dimensional.

Words near 3-dimensional in the dictionary

  1. 3-clause
  2. 3-D
  3. 3-D printer
  4. 3-D printers
  5. 3-day measles
  6. 3-dimensional
  7. 3-em space
  8. 3-em spaces
  9. 3-episode rule
  10. 3-in-1
  11. 3-Lisp

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