lineament meaning
EN
[ˈlɪ.nɪə.mənt] WLineament
- See also Line (geometry)
- A lineament is a linear feature in a landscape which is an expression of an underlying geological structure such as a fault.
- Lineaments are often apparent in geological or topographic maps and can appear obvious on aerial or satellite photographs. There are for example, several instances within Great Britain.
- The term 'megalineament' has been used to describe such features on a continental scale. The trace of the San Andreas Fault might be considered an example.
- Lineaments have also been identified on other planets and their moons. Their origins may be radically different from those of terrestrial lineaments due to the differing tectonic processes involved.
FR linéament 
- NounPLlineamentsSUF-ment
- Any distinctive shape or line, etc.
- East-trending lineaments, some as long as 400 miles, are clearly discernible on the aeromagnetic maps. These lineaments may be associated with large fractures in the earth's crust.
- A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of the face of an individual.
- Any distinctive shape or line, etc.
Definition of lineament in English Dictionary
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- en lineaments
Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "lineament" is a noun, more specifically, a countable noun.