Meaning of the word two-dimensional in English

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two-dimensional

US /ˌtuː.daɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/
UK /ˌtuː.daɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/

Adjective

1.

having only two dimensions (such as length and width) and no depth

Example:
A drawing on paper is a two-dimensional representation.
Early video games often featured simple two-dimensional graphics.
2.

lacking depth, substance, or complexity; superficial

Example:
The characters in the novel felt a bit two-dimensional and lacked real personality.
His explanation of the complex issue was surprisingly two-dimensional.