one-dimensional

Definitions of one-dimensional
  1. adjective
    of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension
    synonyms: linear
    collinear
    lying on the same line
    lineal
    arranged in a line
    linelike
    resembling a line
    rectilineal, rectilinear
    characterized by a straight line or lines
  2. adjective
    relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope
    “a novel with one-dimensional characters”
    synonyms: unidimensional
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