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interlinear

interlinear

1 8.8
Notes written between the lines of a text to show a translation or explanation
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈlɪniər/
  • Specialized
: interlineal
  • " Hamilton is the one who popularized interlinear translations of Greek and Latin classics.
  • interlinear translation
  • texts in interlinear

He seems to be translating word by word but not interlinear.

Examples

  • Surely a dictionary is not up to this repetitive, Sisyphean task, whose full solution remains the use of interlinear translations.

    Academic text (2008)

  • (Hamiltonian-style Greek and Latin texts in interlinear Italian translations are still available in Italy.)

    Academic text (2008)

  • Only extensive reading of texts with interlinear translations, as advocated by Hamilton, can offer a comprehensive solution to the problems involved.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Translator of Demian by Hermann Hesse into English - an interlinear translation for German students and those who want to see the original text.

    Blog text (3)

  • For example, starting in the 12th century, pupils studying the Latin classics had access to the kind of basic didactic information embodied in Hamilton's interlinear translations.

    Academic text (2008)

  • John Stuart Mill tells us in his Autobiography (1873) that he learned German through the "Hamiltonian System," a term that had become synonymous with interlinear translations.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The teacher provided an interlinear translation of the poem to help the students understand the meaning better.

  • Using an interlinear format, the language textbook showed the original sentences alongside their translations.

  • The interlinear notes between the lines of the manuscript clarified the author's intentions for the readers.

Synonyms

interlineal
vsinterlinear
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Written between the lines of a text

has identical meaning but is an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

interlinear positive

Morphology

interlinear = linear (transparent) = inter + line

Formed by prefixing 'inter-' (between) to 'linear' (relating to lines), so the meaning 'between the lines' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Interlinear comes from the parts inter- 'between' and linear 'line', so it literally means writing placed 'between the lines' of a text. A helpful image is a thin note squeezed between two lines to show a translation or short explanation.