(Britain, Ireland, etc., historical) (in pre-decimalisation currency, never used for 'two new pence').
If an [internal link](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/2D&namespace=0) incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
Please help [improve this article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/2D_computer_graphics "Special:EditPage/2D computer graphics") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H…
(Britain, Ireland, etc., historical) (in pre-decimalisation currency, never used for 'two new pence').
"2d" is an old or dialect word meaning (in pre-decimalisation currency, never used for 'two new pence'). If your teen uses it, they have most likely picked it up from a book, video game, period drama, or a regional grandparent rather than a modern peer group. There is no cause for concern here; the word is largely out of contemporary teen usage. If it appears in a school text, it is being studied for vocabulary or historical context. You can treat it like any other archaic vocabulary item.
"2d" is an old or dialect word meaning (in pre-decimalisation currency, never used for 'two new pence'). If your teen uses it, they have most likely picked it up from a book, video game, period drama, or a regional grandparent rather than a modern peer group. There is no cause for concern here; the word is largely out of contemporary teen usage. If it appears in a school text, it is being studied for vocabulary or historical context. You can treat it like any other archaic vocabulary item.
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Initially, the style focused on adding dramatic lighting to 2D graphics, but Asano encouraged the team to develop visuals that could justify a [full-priced game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAA_(video_game_industry)…
"2d" is obsolete or literary English meaning (in pre-decimalisation currency, never used for 'two new pence'). It is mainly heard in British English (and Irish English). A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "(in pre-decimalisation currency" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "2d" in modern conversation; it will sound strange or theatrical. Recognise it in older texts, but use the modern equivalent when speaking. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“If an [internal link](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/2D&namespace=0) incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.”
“Please help [improve this article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/2D_computer_graphics "Special:EditPage/2D computer graphics") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Referencing_for_beginners "Help:Referencing for beginners").”
“Initially, the style focused on adding dramatic lighting to 2D graphics, but Asano encouraged the team to develop visuals that could justify a [full-priced game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAA_(video_game_industry) "AAA (video game industry)").”
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(British, dated) A coin or stamp worth two pence.