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lineament

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lin·e·a·ment  (ln--mnt)
n.
1. A distinctive shape, contour, or line, especially of the face.
2. A definitive or characteristic feature. Often used in the plural: "the gross and subtle folds of corruption on the average senatorial face are hardly the lineaments of virtue" (Norman Mailer).

[Middle English liniament, from Latin lnementum, from lnea, line; see line1.]

lineament [ˈlɪnɪəmənt]
n (often plural)
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a facial outline or feature
2. a distinctive characteristic or feature
3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Geology any long natural feature on the surface of the earth, such as a fault, esp as revealed by aerial photography
[from Latin: line, from līneāre to draw a line]
lineamental  [ˌlɪnɪəˈmɛntəl] adj

lineament
a feature or detail in relation to outline or contour, as a feature of a face. — lineamental, adj.
See also: Facial Features
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lineament - a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands"
attribute, dimension, property - a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property"
texture - the essential quality of something; "the texture of Neapolitan life"
2.lineament - the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
chin, mentum - the protruding part of the lower jaw
face, human face - the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news"
brow, forehead - the part of the face above the eyes
temple - the flat area on either side of the forehead; "the veins in his temple throbbed"
cheek - either side of the face below the eyes
jowl - a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)
jaw - the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
Translations
lineament [ˈlɪnɪəmənt] Nlineamento m
lineament
n (form)Lineament nt (rare); lineaments pl (of face)Gesichtszüge pl


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I was struck with a profound veneration at the sight of Brutus, and could easily discover the most consummate virtue, the greatest intrepidity and firmness of mind, the truest love of his country, and general benevolence for mankind, in every lineament of his countenance.
He was seated on the ice, making spasmodic efforts to smile, but anguish was depicted on every lineament of his countenance.
The light of the fire was upon it, and its every lineament was revealed distinctly.
 
 
 
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