noun
lineament
Lineament (noun) means a particular shape or outline that stands out.
noun
1
A particular shape or outline that stands out.
"In consequence, many places never saw an engine or train of unaccustomed hue or lineaments, except on such special occasions as the movement of troops or lines being blocked."
— R. S. McNaught, Foreign (1955)
2
A feature that gives something, especially a face, its particular look.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French linéament, from Latin lineamentum, from linea ("line").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lineament
lament
ornament
ligament
armament
filament
sacrament
testament
firmament
tournament
parliament
temperament
predicament
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of lineament?
"lineament" (noun) means a particular shape or outline that stands out.
What is another word for lineament?
Other words for "lineament" include feature, quality, character.
What are the different meanings of lineament?
"lineament" has 2 main meanings: 1. A particular shape or outline that stands out; 2. A feature that gives something, especially a face, its particular look.
