polylineal

adj — 2 senses

polylineal

adj

Etymology From poly- + lineal.

1

Having or being composed of many lines.

2

Art, Arts Describing any of several stylistic or expressive devices, especially in contemporary western calligraphy, employing repetition of words or phrases.

  • The painting uses polylineal writing to create a brown texture over the lower third of the canvas.
Derived terms
polylineality

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