polylineal en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English lineal English polylineal From poly- + lineal.
Meanings
- Having or being composed of many lines.
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Describing any of several stylistic or expressive devices, especially in contemporary western calligraphy, employing repetition of words or phrases.
The painting uses polylineal writing to create a brown texture over the lower third of the canvas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more polylineal | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most polylineal | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |