interlinear

[ in-ter-lin-ee-er ]

adjective

1. situated or inserted between lines, as of the lines of print in a book:

   a Latin text with interlinear translation.

2. having interpolated lines; interlined.
3. having the same text in various languages set in alternate lines:

   the interlinear Bible.

noun

1. a book, especially a textbook, having interlinear matter, as a translation.

interlinear

/ ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪə /

adjective

1. written or printed between lines of text
2. written or printed with the text in different languages or versions on alternate lines

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈlinearly, adverb

Other Words From

• inter·line·ar·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interlinear¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word interlīneāris. See interline ¹, -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The story is quoted by Professor Harrison, and the literal interlinear version is inserted by him to give a clue to the meaning.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides, the uninitiated may read it, thanks to an Italian interlinear translation.

From Project Gutenberg

The publishers themselves say, "We give the Greek text with an interlinear translation as literal as may be to be useful."

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His most famous work, however, is the codex containing the Epistles of St. Paul, with a marginal and interlinear commentary.

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The interpretations written above the line are called “interlinear,” those written in the margins of the MSS.

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