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interlineal

interlineal is the alternative form of interlinear.

Meaning of interlinear

Adjective

interlinear (not comparable)

  1. inserted between the lines of a text
  2. having alternate lines of text in different languages

See all 3 meanings of interlinear

Origin of interlineal

Compare Late Latin interlīneāris, French interlinéaire.

Questions about interlineal

What is interlineal the alternative form of?
Interlineal is the alternative form of interlinear.

Words near interlineal in the dictionary

  1. interlighting
  2. interlights
  3. interlimb
  4. interline
  5. interlineage
  6. interlineal
  7. interlinear
  8. interlinearies
  9. interlinearily
  10. interlinearity
  11. interlinearization

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