unidimensional
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or having only one dimension: Describing something that exists, is measured, or is considered along a single line or aspect, such as length, without consideration of width, depth, or complexity.
- Lacking depth, scope, or multidimensional character: Used to describe concepts, characters, or analyses that are overly simplistic, flat, or not nuanced.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The model was criticized for its unidimensional analysis of economic growth, ignoring social factors.
- The villain in the story was disappointingly unidimensional, defined solely by his greed.
- In geometry, a line is a unidimensional object.
Advanced Usage
- In academic/scientific contexts: Often used to describe models, scales, or measurements that focus on a single variable or trait.
- The researcher argued that intelligence cannot be captured by a unidimensional test.
- In literary/critical analysis: Used pejoratively to describe characters or narratives lacking psychological depth.
- The film's portrayal of the conflict was unidimensional and failed to explore the historical nuances.
Variants and Related Words
- One-dimensional (adj): A direct synonym, often used interchangeably in both literal and figurative senses.
- The theory presents a one-dimensional view of human motivation.
- Multidimensional (adj): The direct antonym, meaning having or involving several dimensions or aspects.
- Uniaxial (adj): A related scientific term meaning having or relating to a single axis.
Synonyms
- One-dimensional
- Linear (in its figurative sense of simplistic progression)
- Simplistic
- Flat (when describing characters or portrayals)
Antonyms
- Multidimensional
- Complex
- Nuanced
- Layered
Related Phrases and Idioms
- (To be) a unidimensional character: A fixed phrase in literary criticism describing a flat character.
- The hero's sidekick is little more than a unidimensional character providing comic relief.
- Unidimensional thinking: A phrase describing a simplistic, non-holistic approach to problem-solving.
- The policy failed because it was based on unidimensional thinking about a very complex issue.
Adjective
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relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope
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a prose statement of fact is unidimensional, its value being measured wholly in terms of its truth- Mary Sheehan
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a novel with one-dimensional characters
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