| 释义 |
lin·ea·ment
I. \ˈlinēəmənt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English liniament, from Latin lineamentum, from linea line + -mentum -ment
1.
a. : an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face — usually used in plural
b. : the distinguishing or characteristic feature of something immaterial — usually used in plural
< the lineaments of Christian life >
2. archaic : a small amount : rudiment, trace
3. : a topographic feature; especially : one that is rectilinear
• lin·ea·men·tal \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|mentəl\ adjective
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to give lineaments to : form lineaments on or in
< a harsh land lineamented by frost and wind >
• lin·ea·men·ta·tion \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷mən.ˈtāshən\ noun -s |