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third dimension

third di·men·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thurd dih-men-shuh n, dahy-]
    • /θɜrd dɪˈmɛn ʃən, daɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thurd dih-men-shuh n, dahy-]
    • /θɜrd dɪˈmɛn ʃən, daɪ-/

Definitions of third dimension words

  • noun third dimension the additional dimension by which a solid object is distinguished from a planar projection of itself or from any planar object. 1
  • noun third dimension something that heightens the reality, vividness, or significance of a factual account, sequence of happenings, etc.: The illustrations added a third dimension to the story. 1
  • noun third dimension the additional dimension by which a solid object may be distinguished from a two-dimensional drawing or picture of it or from any planar object 0
  • noun third dimension the dimension of depth in something as distinguished from the two dimensions of any of its flat surfaces 0
  • noun third dimension the quality of having, or of seeming to have, such depth, or solidity 0
  • noun third dimension the quality of being true to life or of seeming real or realistic 0
See all 6 definitions of third dimension

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Origin of third dimension

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Third dimension

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Third dimension

third dimension popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

third dimension usage trend in Literature

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