Lineaments

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnəmənts/

Definitions of lineaments

noun outlines or contours of a body or figure

Example Sentences

A1 She could see the basic lineaments of his face in the dim light.

A2 The artist sketched the lineaments of the landscape before adding more detail.

B1 The detective studied the lineaments of the suspect's face for any signs of guilt.

B2 The historian analyzed the lineaments of the ancient sculpture to determine its origin.

C1 The architect carefully considered the lineaments of the building's design before finalizing the plans.

C2 The expert in facial recognition technology could identify individuals based on the lineaments of their features.

Examples of lineaments in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully sketched the lineaments of the model's face.

informal She has such distinct lineaments that make her stand out in a crowd.

slang Check out the new guy's lineaments, he looks like a total heartthrob.

figurative The lineaments of the city skyline were etched against the setting sun, creating a breathtaking view.

Grammatical Forms of lineaments

• plural: lineaments
• present tense: lineaments
• future tense: will lineament
• perfect tense: have lineamented
• continuous tense: is lineamenting
• singular: lineament
• positive degree: more lineament
• infinitive: to lineament
• gerund: lineamenting
• participle: lineamented

Origin and Evolution of lineaments

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lineaments' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'lineament' which came from the Latin word 'lineamentum'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the distinctive features or characteristics of a person's face or body, the term 'lineaments' has evolved to also encompass the more abstract concept of the defining or essential characteristics of something.