two-dimensional

[too-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy-]

two-di·men·sion·al

[too-di-men-shuh-nl, -dahy-]
adjective
1.
having the dimensions of height and width only: a two-dimensional surface.
2.
(of a work of art) having its elements organized in terms of a flat surface, especially emphasizing the vertical and horizontal character of the picture plane: the two-dimensional structure of a painting.
3.
(in a literary work) shallow, unconvincing, or superficial in execution: a novel having two-dimensional characters.

Origin:
1895–1900

two-di·men·sion·al·i·ty, noun
two-di·men·sion·al·ly, adverb
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Two-dimensional has a plethora of syllables.
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given to using long words.
opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
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two-dimensional
 
adj
1.  of, having, or relating to two dimensions, usually describable in terms of length and breadth or length and height
2.  lying on a plane; having an area but not enclosing any volume
3.  lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work
4.  (of painting or drawing) lacking the characteristics of form or depth
 
'two-dimension'ality
 
n
 
two-di'mensionally
 
adv

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