Such one-dimensional characters have always existed in the theatre along with more recognizably human characters.
In contrast to this are the flat, one-dimensional characters found in fables.
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one-dimensional — adj. having only one dimension; as, a line is a one dimensional object; a one dimensional array. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] 2. Seeming to have only one dimension; lacking depth; as, one dimensional characters. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
one-dimensional — one′ dimen′sional adj. 1) cvb having one dimension only 2) cvb having no depth or scope • Etymology: 1880–85 one′ dimensional′ity, n … From formal English to slang
one-dimensional — one di mensional adj simple and not considering or showing all the parts of something used to show disapproval ▪ the novel s one dimensional characters … Dictionary of contemporary English
one-dimensional — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ lacking depth; superficial … English terms dictionary
one-dimensional — [wun′də men′shə nəl] adj. having a single dominant aspect, quality, concern, etc. and hence narrow, limited, superficial, etc … English World dictionary
one-dimensional — adjective 1. relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope a prose statement of fact is unidimensional, its value being measured wholly in terms of its truth Mary Sheehan a novel with one dimensional characters • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
one-dimensional — adjective Date: 1883 1. having one dimension 2. lacking depth ; superficial < one dimensional characters > • one dimensionality noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
one-dimensional — /wun di men sheuh nl/, adj. 1. having one dimension only. 2. having no depth or scope: a novel with one dimensional characters. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
One-Dimensional Man — Part of a series on the Frankfurt School … Wikipedia
One-dimensional space — In physics and mathematics, a sequence of n numbers can be understood as a location in n dimensional space. When n = 1, the set of all such locations is called 1 dimensional Euclidean space. Contents 1 One dimensional geometry 1.1 Polytopes 1.2 … Wikipedia
