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:

  1. The interlinear translation of the ancient text made it easier to understand the original meaning.
  2. An interlinear gloss is a line-by-line annotation of an original text, providing explanations of difficult words or phrases.
  3. The interlinear notes in this edition of the Bible make it a valuable tool for scholars.
  4. An interlinear text is a way to provide a translation of a foreign language text while keeping the original text visible.
  5. The interlinear version of the poem allows readers to compare the original and translated language side by side.
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