collineate

/kɒlɪˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to arrange or display something in a line or row, especially in a formal or decorative manner.

“The interior designer decided to collineate the antique vases along the hallway for added visual appeal.”

2. verb

to compare or set in order in a series or line, especially to contrast or compare.

“The professor asked the students to collineate the two historical events to understand their differences.”

3. noun

the act of arranging or displaying something in a line or row, especially in a formal or decorative manner.

“The artist’s use of collineation added a sense of elegance to the entire exhibit.”

Synonyms

  • array
  • line up

Antonyms

  • disorder
  • scatter