"4D" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: 4-D [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} 4D (not comparable)
  1. Abbreviation of four-dimensional.
    Describes a 3D film experience that is supplemented with synchronized physical effects.
    Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Higher-dimensional geometry
    Sense id: en-4D-en-adj-vVfSz15T
  2. Abbreviation of four-dimensional.
    Denotes imaging modes with 3D capability that can also record over time.
    Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Higher-dimensional geometry
    Sense id: en-4D-en-adj-kXGVL~tU Categories (other): English terms with collocations, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 60 7 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 53 13 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 32 64 4
  3. (K-pop, fandom slang) Having a quirky or oddball personality. Tags: not-comparable, slang
    Sense id: en-4D-en-adj-nbs7G0Jh Topics: lifestyle
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: 4D chess Related terms: 4WD
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