two´-di|men´sion|al|ly

two´-di|men´sion|al|ly
two-di|men|sion|al «TOO duh MEHN shuh nuhl», adjective.
1. having only two dimensions.
2. Figurative. lacking depth; superficial: »

The inherent weakness of the American Western novel, according to students of that popular literary theme, is that it is two-dimensional (Newsweek).

two´-di|men´sion|al|ly, adverb.

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