One-dimensional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: One-dimensional is an adjective meaning Having length, but no width, height or depth.
Meaning
Having length, but no width, height or depth.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Lacking depth or believability; flat.
- (figuratively) Lacking personal depth and substance; conceited, vain, shallow, superficial.
Example Sentences
one-dimensional characters
A straight line is one-dimensional.
In contrast to this are the flat, one-dimensional characters found in fables.
Such one-dimensional characters have always existed in the theatre along with more recognizably human characters.
Word Forms
- onedimensional
Synonyms for one-dimensional
Depending on context, synonyms include lineal, rectilinear, rectilineal, collinear, unidimensional, linelike.
Antonyms for one-dimensional
Common opposites include multidimensional, planar, cubic, three-dimensional, two-dimensional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lineal, linelike, rectilinear, unidimensional, rectilineal, linear.
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