adj
Meaning 1
Having or being composed of many lines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
polylineal
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adj
Meaning 2
Describing any of several stylistic or expressive devices, especially in contemporary western calligraphy, employing repetition of words or phrases.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts
Examples
- The painting uses polylineal writing to create a brown texture over the lower third of the canvas.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh1- Proto-Indo-European *polh1ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English lineal English polylineal From poly- + lineal.