lineaments

Meanings

• noun

  The physical characteristics or features of something, especially when considered in relation to its function or appearance.

  - "The lineaments of a face reveal a person's age and emotional state."
  - "The lineaments of a sculpture are carefully crafted to create a lifelike appearance."

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Variants

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lineament , lineamental , lineaments

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Etymology

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From the Latin lineamentum, meaning 'a mark, trace, or sign'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lineaments' is often used in medical and artistic contexts.

2. The study of lineaments in the human face is called physiognomy.

3. Lineaments can be used to describe the features of inanimate objects as well as living beings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Physiognomy: The ancient belief that a person's character or personality can be determined from their facial features or lineaments.

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Culture

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Lineaments have been used extensively in literature and art to describe the physical features and appearances of characters and objects. In art, lineaments refer to the visible lines and shapes that define the form of a subject.

How to Memorize "lineaments"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the physical features and characteristics described by the word 'lineaments'.
   - Imagine tracing the lines and shapes of an object or face to understand its lineaments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lineaments' with the physical features or characteristics of something.
   - Think of the word 'lineaments' as a synonym for 'physical features' or 'characteristics'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'lineaments' with the word 'features'.
   - Remember that 'lineaments' refers to the physical characteristics or features of something.

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