Linee

Linee is the plural form of the Italian word linea, and it commonly translates to “lines” in English. The term appears across many domains, where it denotes either physical marks or organized groupings, as well as abstract concepts such as sequences or routes. Its usage derives from the Latin linea, meaning a thread, string, or line.

In transportation and infrastructure, linee refers to networks and services that connect places. Examples include linee ferroviarie (railway lines) and linee di autobus (bus lines). In geography and cartography, it can describe contour lines, boundaries, or demarcations that run across a map.

In communication, text, and data contexts, linee denotes lines of content. This includes linee di testo (lines of text) and linee di codice (lines of code). In design and visual arts, lines serve as a fundamental element of form, direction, and structure, with linee representing strokes, contours, or pathways in a composition.

In business and commerce, linee appears in phrases that describe product families or financial instruments. For example, linee di prodotto (product lines) refer to groups of related items offered by a company, while linee di credito (lines of credit) describe credit facilities. The term also surfaces in publishing, media, and catalogs to indicate sequential or grouped items.

See also: linea (singular), line, linee guida (guidelines). While linee is most often a straightforward plural form, its exact meaning depends on context, ranging from physical routes to textual or conceptual lines.