ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Interlinear

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Interlinear is an adjective meaning (of text) inserted between the lines of a text.

Meaning

(of text) inserted between the lines of a text.

More Meanings

  1. having alternate lines of text in different languages
  2. A translated text having alternate lines in different languages.

Example Sentences

I've been reading a lot of graded readers and interlinears lately.

Word Forms

Synonyms for interlinear

Depending on context, synonyms include interlineal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include interlineal, transliteration, kana, glosses, interline, in-line.

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