third dimension

third dimension
1. the additional dimension by which a solid object is distinguished from a planar projection of itself or from any planar object.
2. something that heightens the reality, vividness, or significance of a factual account, sequence of happenings, etc.: The illustrations added a third dimension to the story.
[1855-60]

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