lineate Meaning & Definition
What Does Lineate Mean?
Lineate is a verb that means To mark with lines. It is also used to mean To delineate, represent. As an adjective, it means Marked with lines.
Quick Facts About Lineate
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Comparative / superlative | more lineate, most lineate |
| Verb forms | lineates, lineating, lineated |
Lineate Definition (Verb)
- To mark with lines.
- To delineate, represent.
Lineate as an Adjective
- Marked with lines.
- Marked longitudinally with depressed parallel lines.
a lineate leaf
Synonyms of Lineate
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Lineate synonyms and antonyms →Lineate in a Sentence
a lineate leaf
Word Forms & Grammar
lineate (third-person singular simple present lineates, present participle lineating, simple past and past participle lineated)
lineate (comparative more lineate, superlative most lineate)
Words That Rhyme With Lineate
Origin of Lineate
Origin 1: First attested in 1558; borrowed from Medieval Latin līneātus, perfect passive participle of līneō (“to draw a line; (classically) to reduce to a straight line, make straight”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from līnea (“a line”).
Origin 2: First attested in 1643; borrowed from Latin delineātus, participial adjective, see Etymology 1 and -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more.
Questions People Ask About Lineate
Is lineate a verb or an adjective?
Lineate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the past tense of lineate?
The past tense of lineate is lineated. The present participle is lineating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of lineate?
The comparative form is more lineate and the superlative form is most lineate.