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interlineal

interlineal

1 9.9
Written between the lines of a text
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈlɪniəl/
  • Specialized
: interlineal
  • The scholar made interlineal notes to clarify difficult passages in the manuscript.

Examples

  • An interlineal translation was provided for students learning the ancient language.

  • The interlineal notes helped me understand the text better.

  • Her handwriting filled the interlineal spaces of the old textbook.

  • She added interlineal translations for clarity.

  • An interlineal translation was provided for students learning the ancient language.

  • The scholar made interlineal notes to clarify difficult passages in the manuscript.

  • Her handwriting filled the interlineal spaces of the old textbook.

Synonyms

interlinear
vsinterlineal
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Notes written between the lines of a text to show a translation or explanation

has the same meaning but uses an alternate spelling form

Surface Forms

interlineal positive

Morphology

interlineal = interline (transparent) = inter + line + inter + al

The adjective is directly formed from the verb/root 'interline' (inter- + line) with the adjectival suffix '-al', yielding the meaning 'between the lines'.

Etymology

Interlineal comes from inter- 'between' and linea 'line', from the same word as the English line, so an interlineal note or translation is written 'between the lines'.