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interlinear

in·ter·lin·e·ar
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-lin-ee-er]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈlɪn i ər/
    • /ˌɪn.tə.ˈlɪ.nɪə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-lin-ee-er]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈlɪn i ər/

Definitions of interlinear word

  • adjective interlinear situated or inserted between lines, as of the lines of print in a book: a Latin text with interlinear translation. 1
  • adjective interlinear having interpolated lines; interlined. 1
  • adjective interlinear having the same text in various languages set in alternate lines: the interlinear Bible. 1
  • noun interlinear a book, especially a textbook, having interlinear matter, as a translation. 1
  • noun interlinear Written or printed between the lines of a text. 1
  • adjective interlinear written or printed between lines of text 0

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Origin of interlinear

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word interlīneāris. See interline1, -ar1

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Parts of speech for Interlinear

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

interlinear popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

interlinear usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with interlinear

  • what is an interlinear bible?
  • what is interlinear bible?
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