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linier

line·y
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-nee]
    • /ˈlaɪ ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-nee]
    • /ˈlaɪ ni/

Definitions of linier word

  • adjective linier full of or marked with lines. 1
  • adjective linier resembling lines; linelike. 1

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Origin of linier

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; line1 + -y1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Linier

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

linier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

linier usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for linier

adj linier

  • ridged — a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
  • variegated — varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
  • marked — strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
  • striped — having stripes or bands.
  • striate — to mark with striae; furrow; stripe; streak.

Top questions with linier

  • what is a linier foot?

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