one-dimensional

adjective
UK: /ˌwʌn.dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/
US: /ˌwʌn.dəˈmen.ʃən.əl/

  1. Having only one dimension, such as length, and no width or height

    1. A line is a one-dimensional shape that stretches endlessly.
    2. The artist felt constrained by the one-dimensional nature of the digital medium.

  2. Lacking depth or complexity; superficial

    1. The movie's plot was one-dimensional and predictable.
    2. Critics often described his acting as one-dimensional, lacking emotional range.

  3. Relating to a system where movement or variation is possible in only one direction

    1. A simple conveyor belt is an example of one-dimensional motion.
    2. Researchers are studying the behavior of particles in a one-dimensional environment.

Synonyms

shallow superficial simplistic flat

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The word "one-dimensional" in English means: Having only one dimension, such as length, and no width or height, Lacking depth or complexity; superficial, Relating to a system where movement or variation is possible in only one direction.

The phonetic transcription of "one-dimensional" is /ˌwʌn.dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/ in British English and /ˌwʌn.dəˈmen.ʃən.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "one-dimensional": shallow, superficial, simplistic, flat.

Example usage of "one-dimensional": "A line is a one-dimensional shape that stretches endlessly.". More examples on the page.