View synonyms for lineate

lineate

[ lin-ee-it, -eyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

lineate

/ ˈlɪnɪɪt; -ˌeɪt /

Origin of lineate¹

First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin līneātus, past participle of līneāre “to make straight, mark with lines”; lineament, -ate ¹

Origin of lineate¹

C17: from Latin līneātus drawn with lines

As before of a line was made a lineate: so here in like manner of a triangle is made a triangulate.

Stri lineate on the lower part of the valve, punctate on the keel.

For triangles doe compound and make the triangulate, but lines doe not make the lineate.

Now the common affections of a Lineate are to bee Angled and Figured.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse