Linea
/ˈliː.ni.ə/noun
A thin mark or stroke that outlines or defines a shape.
Did you know?In ancient Roman divination, the 'linea' was seen as a connection between the physical and spiritual realms, believed to influence fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lei-
“to stick, bind, or bring together”
Latin
Latin
linea
“a string, thread, or line; a boundary or limit”
Old French
Old French
linée
“a line, stroke or mark in writing or drawing”
Middle English
Middle English
line
“a straight or curved continuous extent of length without breadth”
Modern English
English
line
“a long, narrow mark or band”