1. marked with fine lines or narrow linear markings; having a pattern of thin lines
Usage: chiefly botanical and zoological

Examples

• The botanist examined the lineolate leaves under the microscope.
• The insect's wings displayed a delicate lineolate pattern.
• The fossil showed lineolate markings characteristic of the species.
• Lineolate textures are common in certain types of shells.
• The researcher documented the lineolate surface of the specimen.