ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
as in superficial
having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character
a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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Both have cheesy moments, absurdly contrived plots and one-dimensional characters.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Silicon can be doped simply by mixing other atoms into the channel material—but adding atoms to two-dimensional and one-dimensional materials like CNTs would disrupt their structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
Since standardized testing tends to produce biased results, companies that use aptitude tests to screen out candidates may be creating unintentional liabilities as well as one-dimensional applicant profiles.
—Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The new documentary challenges and complicates one-dimensional narratives about dementia.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Silicon can be doped simply by mixing other atoms into the channel material—but adding atoms to two-dimensional and one-dimensional materials like CNTs would disrupt their structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
Since standardized testing tends to produce biased results, companies that use aptitude tests to screen out candidates may be creating unintentional liabilities as well as one-dimensional applicant profiles.
—Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The new documentary challenges and complicates one-dimensional narratives about dementia.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-dimensional. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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