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interlinear
[ in-ter-lin-ee-er ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈlɪn i ər /
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adjective
situated or inserted between lines, as of the lines of print in a book: a Latin text with interlinear translation.
having interpolated lines; interlined.
having the same text in various languages set in alternate lines: the interlinear Bible.
noun
a book, especially a textbook, having interlinear matter, as a translation.
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Origin of interlinear
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word interlīneāris.See interline1, -ar1
OTHER WORDS FROM interlinear
in·ter·lin·e·ar·ly, adverbWords nearby interlinear
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British Dictionary definitions for interlinear
interlinear
interlineal
/ (ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪə) /
adjective
written or printed between lines of text
written or printed with the text in different languages or versions on alternate lines
Derived forms of interlinear
interlinearly or interlineally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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