one-dimensional
|one-di-men-sion-al|
B2
/ˌwʌn dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/
lacking depth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-dimensional' originates from the combination of 'one' and 'dimension,' where 'dimension' comes from Latin 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring.'
Historical Evolution
'dimension' changed from the Latin word 'dimensio' and eventually became the modern English word 'dimension.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dimension' meant 'a measuring,' but over time it evolved to refer to aspects of space and complexity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or relating to a single dimension; lacking depth or complexity.
The character in the novel was criticized for being one-dimensional.
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