interlinear
/ˌɪntərˈlɪniər/
adjective
- Written or printed between lines of text, especially in a different language or as a translation.
- The student used an interlinear Bible to compare the original Greek with the English translation.
- The teacher provided an interlinear version of the poem, with the Spanish translation directly below each line.
- In the manuscript, the scribe added interlinear notes to clarify difficult passages.
noun
- A book or text that has translations or notes printed between the lines.
- She bought an interlinear of the ancient epic to help her learn Latin.
- The library has a rare interlinear of the Quran with Persian glosses.
- For his language class, he preferred an interlinear over a standard dictionary.