three-dimensional
adjective
three-di·men·sion·al
ˈthrē-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl 
also -dī-
1
: of, relating to, or having three dimensions
2
: giving the illusion of depth or varying distances
—used especially of an image or a pictorial representation on a two-dimensional medium when this illusion is enhanced by stereoscopic means
3
: describing or being described in well-rounded completeness
… a three-dimensional analysis of multiple historical processes …—
L. L. Snyder
L. L. Snyder4
: true to life : lifelike
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an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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Called HoloRadar, the system enables robots to reconstruct three-dimensional scenes outside their direct line of sight, such as pedestrians rounding a corner.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Using the two rockets with a network of ground receivers, the data gathered during the flight will allow researchers to create a three-dimensional view of an aurora's electoral environment.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Ehorn told The Associated Press in a phone interview on Sunday that the announcement was delayed because his team wanted to include a three-dimensional video model of the ship with it, but poor weather and other commitments kept his dive team from going back down to the wreck until last summer.
—Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unlike other professional leagues in the United States, where athletes under contract are routinely traded, international soccer transactions — monetary transfers that typically involve a new contract — are closer to three-dimensional chess.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Using the two rockets with a network of ground receivers, the data gathered during the flight will allow researchers to create a three-dimensional view of an aurora's electoral environment.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Ehorn told The Associated Press in a phone interview on Sunday that the announcement was delayed because his team wanted to include a three-dimensional video model of the ship with it, but poor weather and other commitments kept his dive team from going back down to the wreck until last summer.
—Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unlike other professional leagues in the United States, where athletes under contract are routinely traded, international soccer transactions — monetary transfers that typically involve a new contract — are closer to three-dimensional chess.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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