Adjective
/ˈθriː diː/
"3-D," short for "three-dimensional," refers to something that has depth in addition to height and width, typically used to describe visual experiences that provide a sense of depth and realism. In the context of art and graphics, 3-D refers to objects that appear to have volume, usually in art, animations, and films. The term is frequently used in technological and entertainment contexts, such as 3-D movies, 3-D modeling, and 3-D printing.
The frequency of use of "3-D" has been increasing with technological advancements, especially in immersive experiences like virtual reality. It is often utilized more in written contexts, such as technical documentation, graphic design discussions, and technology reviews, but it is also commonly found in oral discussions relating to films and gaming.
The latest movie was released in 3-D, making the action scenes even more exciting.
El último filme fue lanzado en 3-D, haciendo que las escenas de acción fueran aún más emocionantes.
He is learning how to create 3-D models for his architecture class.
Él está aprendiendo a crear modelos en 3-D para su clase de arquitectura.
The 3-D printing technology has revolutionized the manufacturing industry.
La tecnología de impresión en 3-D ha revolucionado la industria manufacturera.
While "3-D" itself may not often appear in idiomatic expressions, it is related to several technical or artistic terms that imply depth, dimensionality, or realism. Below are a few idiomatic usages in relevant contexts:
Living in three dimensions
"In her art, she captures the essence of living in three dimensions."
En su arte, ella captura la esencia de vivir en tres dimensiones.
Bringing ideas to 3-D life
"The designer excels at bringing ideas to 3-D life through innovative technologies."
El diseñador se destaca en dar vida a las ideas en 3-D a través de tecnologías innovadoras.
Seeing the bigger picture, in 3-D
"To solve this problem, we need to start seeing the bigger picture, in 3-D."
Para resolver este problema, necesitamos comenzar a ver el panorama completo, en 3-D.
A 3-D perspective
"Having a 3-D perspective on the issue helped us come up with a balanced solution."
Tener una perspectiva en 3-D sobre el problema nos ayudó a encontrar una solución equilibrada.
The term "3-D" is derived from "three-dimensional," which combines the prefix "three" (indicating quantity) and "dimensional" (relating to the dimensions of an object). The concept of three dimensions dates back centuries, but the specific terminology gained popularity with developments in technology and art in the latter half of the 20th century.
Synonyms:
- Three-dimensional
- Cubic
- Spatial
Antonyms:
- Two-dimensional
- Flat
- Planar