Lineation

Pronunciation: /ˈɫiˈnitˈaɪˌɑn/

Lineation (noun)

  1. A pattern of lines on a surface, showing how something is shaped or arranged.
  2. The way written words are divided into lines on a page or screen.
  3. In geology, a set of lines in a rock that shows how it formed or was changed.

Examples

  • The surface line pattern helps you see the material’s shape.
  • Your eyes follow the surface line pattern across the wall.