lineament

noun

lin·e·a·ment ˈli-nē-ə-mənt How to pronounce lineament (audio)

: an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face

—usually used in plural

: a linear topographic feature (as of the earth) that reveals a characteristic (such as a fault or the subsurface structure)

: a distinguishing or characteristic feature

—usually used in plural

lineamental

ˌli-nē-ə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce lineament (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Jeff and Russell, whose character is more layered, deserve a few more realistic lineaments.

Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2019 The lineaments of a more equitable, sustainable, and cooperative world sketched out by advocates of a Green New Deal have given way, in stunningly short order, to a race to a new global bottom, equal parts Thomas Hobbes and Mad Max.

Emily Atkin, The New Republic, 16 Sep. 2019 The lineaments of Mr Kim’s rule appear consistent: purges and repression at the highest level, economic liberalisation at the grassroots and the pursuit of nuclear weapons.

The Economist, 26 Apr. 2018 But to those who are much more invested in the world of tomorrow, the Satoshi story has the lineaments of a modern morality tale quite independent of stock realities.

Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 11 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin lineamentum, from lineare to draw a line, from linea

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	lineaments
释义	lineament noun lin·e·a·ment ˈli-nē-ə-mənt 1 a : an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face —usually used in plural b : a linear topographic feature (as of the earth) that reveals a characteristic (such as a fault or the subsurface structure) 2 : a distinguishing or characteristic feature —usually used in plural lineamental ˌli-nē-ə-ˈmen-tᵊl adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Jeff and Russell, whose character is more layered, deserve a few more realistic lineaments. Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2019 The lineaments of a more equitable, sustainable, and cooperative world sketched out by advocates of a Green New Deal have given way, in stunningly short order, to a race to a new global bottom, equal parts Thomas Hobbes and Mad Max. Emily Atkin, The New Republic, 16 Sep. 2019 The lineaments of Mr Kim’s rule appear consistent: purges and repression at the highest level, economic liberalisation at the grassroots and the pursuit of nuclear weapons. The Economist, 26 Apr. 2018 But to those who are much more invested in the world of tomorrow, the Satoshi story has the lineaments of a modern morality tale quite independent of stock realities. Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 11 Oct. 2017 Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin lineamentum, from lineare to draw a line, from linea First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a lineaments plural noun as in features Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance features presence appearance looks aspect countenance mien visage physiognomy pan face expression puss kisser mug
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lineament

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

plural noun