zweidimensional
two-dimensional
Consisting of two spatial dimensions: length and width, but without its own depth.
EXAMPLE
Eine zweidimensionale Zeichnung zeigt nur Länge und Breite.
A two-dimensional drawing shows only length and width.
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Meanings
zweidimensional
two-dimensional
Figuratively: lacking sufficient depth or complexity and therefore presented in a simplified or one-sided way.
EXAMPLE
Die Figuren in dem Roman wirken zweidimensional und wenig überzeugend.
The characters in the novel seem two-dimensional and unconvincing.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry zweidimensional, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
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After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Zweidimensional' consists of 'zwei' (two) and 'dimensional', which belongs to the word family of 'Dimension' (dimension). The number at the beginning of the word indicates how many dimensions are meant.
EXAMPLE
Im Unterricht stellen wir die Formen auf einer zweidimensionalen Fläche dar.
In class, we represent the shapes on a two-dimensional surface.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'zweidimensionale Darstellung' (two-dimensional representation), 'zweidimensionale Grafik' (two-dimensional graphic), and 'zweidimensionales Koordinatensystem' (two-dimensional coordinate system). You will encounter these combinations especially in mathematics, technology, and computer graphics.
EXAMPLE
Trage die Punkte in ein zweidimensionales Koordinatensystem ein.
Plot the points in a two-dimensional coordinate system.
Context and evaluation
With words such as 'Romanfigur' (novel character), 'Charakter' (character), or 'Rolle' (role), 'zweidimensional' often indicates an evaluation of the portrayal. In book and film reviews, this usage is usually negative.
EXAMPLE
Die Hauptfigur bleibt zweidimensional, weil wir kaum etwas über ihre Gefühle und Motive erfahren.
The main character remains two-dimensional because we learn very little about her feelings and motives.
In real life
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