dimensional

/daɪˈmenʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪmˈɛnʃənəl] /daɪˈmenʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪmˈɛnʃənəl] /-chənᵊl -chnəl/ (ame, mw)

dimensional — adjective

  • dimensionalpositive
  • more dimensionalcomparative
  • most dimensionalsuperlative

1. describing a character, story, or artistic work that has enough depth and detail

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a character, story, or artistic work that has enough depth and detail to feel believable and real, rather than seeming flat or too simple.

例句

Zola's novel is praised for its dimensional characters who struggle with real moral questions.

dimension + noun (characters) for realistic figures

The film's villain felt surprisingly dimensional because the script showed his reasons for acting badly.

同義詞
  • multi-faceted

    emphasises having many different sides or qualities, while 'dimensional' stresses believability and depth

  • nuanced

    focuses on subtle distinctions rather than general richness; more formal

  • rounded

    informal synonym used especially for characters — 'a rounded portrayal'

反義詞
  • flat

    opposite meaning — lacking depth or detail

  • one-dimensional

    emphasises extreme simplicity and predictability

文法句型

dimensional + noun (character/world/story)

be + dimensional

用法筆記

Common in art and literary criticism to praise works that feel nuanced rather than one-dimensional.

常見錯誤

❌The characters were very dimensional in a flat way.
✅The characters were surprisingly dimensional and felt like real people.
💡'dimensional' describes depth and richness, not flatness.

2. relating to an object's physical depth in addition to its height and width, so t

2.形容詞B1
釋義

relating to an object's physical depth in addition to its height and width, so that it is perceived as a solid form rather than a flat surface.

例句

The museum's new printer can produce dimensional objects layer by layer using plastic resin.

dimensional + noun (objects) for physically 3D items

Omar put on special glasses to enjoy the dimensional effects in the nature documentary.

同義詞
  • three-dimensional

    more specific and common than 'dimensional' alone; standard term for 3D objects

  • solid

    less precise but common; focuses on having mass rather than spatial measurements

  • stereoscopic

    technical term for 3D vision effects, not used for physical objects

反義詞
  • flat

    opposite — having only length and width, no depth

  • two-dimensional

    precise opposite when referring to shapes or images

文法句型

[number]-dimensional + noun (object/shape/figure)

be + dimensional

用法筆記

Often preceded by a number: 'three-dimensional' is the most common form. When used alone ('a dimensional object'), it nearly always implies three dimensions.

常見錯誤

❌The painting is very dimensional because it is completely flat.
✅The painting looks dimensional because of the clever use of light and shadow.
💡A flat surface can appear dimensional through visual tricks, but is not actually 3D.

3. relating to the measurements of something, such as its length, width, height, or

3.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to the measurements of something, such as its length, width, height, or other measurable properties used in science and engineering.

例句

Engineers use dimensional analysis to make sure their formulas are mathematically correct.

dimensional + noun (analysis) — technical phrase in engineering

The quality team recorded exact dimensional data for every part produced that morning.

同義詞
  • spatial

    broader term relating to space and position, not specifically to measurements

  • measurement-based

    more informal and explanatory, less precise

  • metric

    can be synonymous in some contexts, but 'metric' also refers to the decimal measuring system

文法句型

dimensional + noun (analysis/data/change/tolerance)

用法筆記

Chiefly appears in technical, scientific, and engineering writing. Uncommon in everyday conversation outside specialised fields.