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inline

|in/line|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɪnˌlaɪn/

🇬🇧

/ˈɪn.laɪn/

arranged in sequence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inline' originates from the combination of 'in' and 'line', where 'in' meant 'inside' and 'line' referred to a 'row or series'.

Historical Evolution

'Inline' evolved from the Middle English word 'line', which was derived from the Latin 'linea'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'in a row or series', but over time it evolved to include 'integrated into the main flow'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged in a line or sequence.

The inline skaters moved gracefully down the path.

Synonyms

alignedlinear

Antonyms

randomscattered

Adjective 2

integrated into the main text or flow.

The inline images made the article more engaging.

Synonyms

embeddedintegrated

Antonyms

separatedetached

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Idioms

inline with

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42