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lineament

Lineament (noun) means any distinctive shape or line, etc.

noun
1
Any distinctive shape or line, etc.
2
A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of a person’s face.
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Etymology

From Middle French linéament, from Latin lineamentum, from linea (“line”).

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What is the meaning of lineament?

"lineament" (noun) means any distinctive shape or line, etc.

What are the different meanings of lineament?

"lineament" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any distinctive shape or line, etc; 2. A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of a person’s face.

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