Definition

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of a person's face or a topographic feature.

Example

The artist captured the lineaments of her face beautifully in the portrait.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the lineament of her face?

Yeah, it's really striking and unique!

I think those features really add character to her appearance.

Absolutely, the lineament makes her stand out in a crowd.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lineament → It is formed from "linea" (meaning line) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "lineament" refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic, often used to describe the outlines or contours of a face or figure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'line' ('linea') as the outline of something, and '-ment' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'lineament' refers to the distinctive features or outlines of a person or object.

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