three-dimensional
adjective
three-di·men·sion·al
ˈthrē-də-ˈmench-nəl 
-ˈmen(t)-shə-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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The software’s initial tease in 2018 offered potential for accurately predicting the three-dimensional structure of proteins, while its 2020 update, AlphaFold 2, came with significant improvements.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The three-dimensional thing is quite something in all three areas, but probably the biggest and most striking example is Shrek’s cottage.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The three-dimensional thing is quite something in all three areas, but probably the biggest and most striking example is Shrek’s cottage.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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