lineation
- noun
- /ˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
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lineación
- Her sketch showed precise lineation around the figure’s silhouette.
Examples
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Geologists studied the rock’s lineation to understand how it formed.
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The lineation of the poem gave it a unique visual rhythm.
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The artist's lineation of the landscape was breathtaking.
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Can you see the lineation in this drawing?
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The artist's careful lineation highlighted the contours of the landscape in her painting.
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In geology, the lineation of rock formations can reveal the history of the earth's movement.
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The poet experimented with lineation to enhance the rhythm and flow of her verses.
Synonyms
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2.7
A line that shows the outer shape of something
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A picture made only with lines that shows the shape of things without color or shading
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Making a visible sign on a surface like a wall or paper
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A drawing that shows the outlines or shapes of things
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Making a copy of a drawing by following its lines
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The way an artist uses lines to make a drawing look clear or lively
How Marked
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lineation comes from the Latin word linea, which means 'line', and shares the same root as the common word line. It means 'making lines' or the pattern of lines you see in art, writing, or rocks, so it describes the lines themselves or the act of marking with lines.