What is a two dimensional shape known as

What is 2D?

'2D' stands for 2-dimensional. A dimension is a measurement in a particular direction in space. Examples of dimensions include length, breadth and depth. Put simply, 2D shapes are flat.

What are 2D shapes?

If a shape has two dimensions, it means there are 2 ways it can be measured in space.

All 2D shapes can be measured by their length and width or length and height. But remember, shapes that are 2D are completely flat.

For example, the square below is a shape in 2D because it's flat and has straight sides.

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