interlineate

A student carefully interlineates a note between two printed lines of text.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To insert or write between lines: "interlineate" means to write or print text between the lines of an existing document or book.
   • To interline: It also refers to the act of adding a layer of material, such as in clothing, between the outer fabric and the lining for reinforcement or insulation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The editor asked the author to interlineate corrections in the margins of the manuscript. (To write additional text between the existing lines of the document.)
  • The tailor decided to interlineate the coat with a thicker material for winter warmth. (To add an extra layer between the outer fabric and the lining.)

Advanced Usage

• "to interlineate a text": to insert annotations or revisions between the lines of a written work.

  • The scholar interlineated his commentary in the ancient poem to clarify obscure passages. (He wrote explanations between the original lines.)

• "interlineate a garment": to add an intermediate layer in clothing construction.

  • The dressmaker interlineated the silk dress with a light cotton layer to prevent transparency. (She added a fabric layer between the outer silk and the inner lining.)

Variants and Related Words

• Interlineation (n): the act of inserting text between lines; the text so inserted.

  • The manuscript contains several interlineations by the original author. (The additions written between the lines.)

• Interlinear (adj): situated or inserted between lines of text.

  • The bilingual Bible has an interlinear translation for each verse. (A translation placed between the original language lines.)

Synonyms

• Insert: to put something into a space or between other things.
• Interject: to insert a comment or remark between parts of a conversation or text.

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