Lineament

Pronunciation: /ˈɫaɪnˈæmɪnt/

Lineament (noun)

  1. A noticeable line or shape on a person’s face, often seen when light shows the face clearly.
  2. A visible outline or pattern in land or rocks, showing how the surface is shaped.
  3. The main structure or key features of an idea, plan, or design, seen as a clear overall form.

Examples

  • Her lineament showed calmness in the morning light.
  • The portrait captured his lineament with careful shading.