Interlinear
(adjective)
Of or pertaining to a text that is written between the lines of another text.
Origin:
From the latin words "inter" meaning "between" and "linearis" meaning "of or pertaining to lines".
Examples:
- The interlinear translation of the ancient text made it easier to understand the original meaning.
- An interlinear gloss is a line-by-line annotation of an original text, providing explanations of difficult words or phrases.
- The interlinear notes in this edition of the Bible make it a valuable tool for scholars.
- An interlinear text is a way to provide a translation of a foreign language text while keeping the original text visible.
- The interlinear version of the poem allows readers to compare the original and translated language side by side.