eindimensional
one-dimensional
One-sided and lacking nuance; without multiple aspects or sufficient depth.
EXAMPLE
Seine eindimensionale Darstellung des Problems überzeugte niemanden.
His one-dimensional portrayal of the problem convinced no one.
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Meanings
eindimensional
one-dimensional
In mathematics or physics: relating to only one spatial extent or a single independent parameter.
EXAMPLE
Eine eindimensionale Bewegung verläuft entlang einer einzigen geraden Linie.
One-dimensional motion takes place along a single straight line.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry eindimensional, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Eindimensional' (one-dimensional) is made up of 'ein' (one) and 'dimensional' (dimensional). The word structure indicates that only one dimension or one perspective is meant.
EXAMPLE
Das eindimensionale Modell berücksichtigt nur eine Richtung.
The one-dimensional model takes only one direction into account.
Context clue
When referring to people, arguments, or portrayals, 'eindimensional' (one-dimensional) is usually used critically to indicate a lack of nuance. With terms such as 'Bewegung' (motion), 'Modell' (model), or 'Raum' (space), however, the word is often part of mathematical or physical terminology.
EXAMPLE
Die eindimensionale Darstellung der Geschichte ließ viele wichtige Aspekte außer Acht.
The one-dimensional portrayal of the story left out many important aspects.
Die Physiker berechneten die eindimensionale Bewegung des Körpers.
The physicists calculated the body's one-dimensional motion.
Typical collocations
In its figurative meaning, 'eindimensional' (one-dimensional) often occurs with 'Sichtweise' (perspective), 'Darstellung' (portrayal), 'Argumentation' (argumentation), or 'Figur' (character). It is usually critical in tone because a person or topic appears insufficiently nuanced.
EXAMPLE
Seine eindimensionale Argumentation ging auf die sozialen Folgen der Entscheidung nicht ein.
His one-dimensional argument did not address the social consequences of the decision.
Technical language
In mathematical and physical texts, 'eindimensional' (one-dimensional) describes a model or process with only one independent spatial direction or a single parameter. Typical collocations are 'eindimensionales Modell' (one-dimensional model), 'eindimensionale Bewegung' (one-dimensional motion), and 'eindimensionaler Raum' (one-dimensional space).
EXAMPLE
Für die erste Berechnung verwendete das Team ein eindimensionales Modell der Temperaturverteilung.
For the initial calculation, the team used a one-dimensional model of the temperature distribution.
In real life
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