1. the action or process of drawing lines or marking with lines
2. arrangement or division into lines
3. a structural feature in rock consisting of parallel lines or bands
Usage: geology

Examples

• The artist’s careful lineation created a striking geometric pattern.
• The lineation of the text made it easier to read.
• Students practiced lineation techniques in their drawing class.
• The geologist studied the lineation in the metamorphic rock samples.
• Clear lineation helped organize the data on the chart.
• The fabric showed distinct lineation from the weaving process.