TWO-DIMENSIONAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

two-dimensional

adjective

Definition of two-dimensional

as in surface

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of two-dimensional Throughout Hockney’s 70-year career, picture-making was the constant focus, a complete engagement with and commitment to the idea of creating images on a two-dimensional surface. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 Hannah is perfect as a proxy for the harried viewer—sweet, two-dimensional, as wide-eyed as a Powerpuff Girl but much less feisty. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Small and electrically neutral, atomic qubits can be packed very closely together in dense two-dimensional arrays. — Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 On a molecular level, graphite is made up of many two-dimensional sheets of carbon, known as graphene, stacked one upon another and held together by van der Waals forces. — Harriet Weber, Popular Science, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-dimensional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-dimensional

Adjective

Yet, the current market set-up, in which a hyper-concentrated S & P 500 regularly goes the opposite direction of a majority of its components, an understanding of sub-surface influences has become almost a necessity.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Seahawk missions include anti-surface warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, and combat search and rescue, according to Naval Air Systems Command.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of surface

Adjective

Reddington also took exception to the prosecution's description of injuries to Clancy's neck and wrists, which had been called superficial.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Medicare Advantage, despite offering more benefits and cost caps, faces issues with gaming, excessive prior authorization, and a focus on superficial perks.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of superficial

Browse Nearby Words

two cents

two-dimensional

two-faced

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Two-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-dimensional. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of two-dimensional

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on two-dimensional

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

colloquial

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes