interlinear
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.
a book, especially a textbook, having interlinear matter, as a translation.
Origin of interlinear
1Other words from interlinear
- in·ter·lin·e·ar·ly, adverb
Words Nearby interlinear
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How to use interlinear in a sentence
The story is quoted by Professor Harrison, and the literal interlinear version is inserted by him to give a clue to the meaning.
Nights With Uncle Remus | Joel Chandler HarrisBesides, the uninitiated may read it, thanks to an Italian interlinear translation.
The publishers themselves say, "We give the Greek text with an interlinear translation as literal as may be to be useful."
Defense of the Faith and the Saints (Volume 1 of 2) | B. H. RobertsHis most famous work, however, is the codex containing the Epistles of St. Paul, with a marginal and interlinear commentary.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum | John HealyThe interpretations written above the line are called “interlinear,” those written in the margins of the MSS.
British Dictionary definitions for interlinear
interlineal
/ (ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪə) /
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, adverb
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