third dimension

noun

the dimension whereby a solid object differs from a two-dimensional drawing of it

• Hypernyms: ↑dimension

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noun

1. : thickness or depth especially when it is the quality that confers solidity on an object

the image on the paper seems to have a third dimension

2. : a quality that confers reality or lifelikeness

night sounds that stick in the mind and give a third dimension to the memory — Adie Suehsdorf

• third-dimensional adjective

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1. the additional dimension by which a solid object is distinguished from a planar projection of itself or from any planar object.

2. something that heightens the reality, vividness, or significance of a factual account, sequence of happenings, etc.: The illustrations added a third dimension to the story.

[1855-60]

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third dimension

1. Depth, thickness

2. A rounding out, completeness, given by added information, detail, etc (figurative)

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Main Entry: ↑dimension

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third dimension noun

1. Depth, thickness

2. The dimension of depth, distinguishing a solid object from a two-dimensional or planar object

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Main Entry: ↑third

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third dimension,

1. the dimension of depth or thickness in a figure, object, or system.

2. Figurative. a quality that gives solidity or depth to anything; three-dimensional quality: »

... music's third dimension—the expression of human drama by means of sound (New Yorker).