Interlinear
adjective
Something is written or printed between the lines of a text.
The interlinear translations are useful for understanding the original text.

Often appears as...
- interlinear translation
- interlinear script
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A book with translations of words printed between the lines of a text, usually a foreign language text.
The students used the interlinear to understand the ancient Greek play they were studying.

Often appears as...
- use an interlinear
- study with an interlinear
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Something is written or printed between the lines of a text.
The interlinear translations are useful for understanding the original text.

Often appears as...
- interlinear translation
- interlinear script
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A book with translations of words printed between the lines of a text, usually a foreign language text.
The students used the interlinear to understand the ancient Greek play they were studying.

Often appears as...
- use an interlinear
- study with an interlinear
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Language Learning
Interlinear aids help learners compare the original text with the translated version directly.

An interlinear Bible shows the Hebrew terms with English beneath.
Annotation Clues
Interlinear notes can provide extra information about language constructs and grammar.

Her interlinear comments clarified the subjunctive mood usage.
Academic Resource
Interlinear texts are primarily used in academic contexts for studying languages or literature.

The professor provided interlinear translations of Chaucer's work.
Language Learning
Interlinear aids help learners compare the original text with the translated version directly.

An interlinear Bible shows the Hebrew terms with English beneath.
Annotation Clues
Interlinear notes can provide extra information about language constructs and grammar.

Her interlinear comments clarified the subjunctive mood usage.
Academic Resource
Interlinear texts are primarily used in academic contexts for studying languages or literature.

The professor provided interlinear translations of Chaucer's work.
Language Learning
Interlinear aids help learners compare the original text with the translated version directly.

An interlinear Bible shows the Hebrew terms with English beneath.
Annotation Clues
Interlinear notes can provide extra information about language constructs and grammar.

Her interlinear comments clarified the subjunctive mood usage.
Academic Resource
Interlinear texts are primarily used in academic contexts for studying languages or literature.

The professor provided interlinear translations of Chaucer's work.
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