lënur

Línur is the Icelandic word for lines. It is used in several contexts to denote one-dimensional markings or divisions, including lines of text, lines in poetry, and lines in mathematical or geometric sense. The term can refer to the sequence of words or characters on a page as well as to the structural lines that organize a poem or a piece of prose.

In literature and language use, línur commonly describes lines of poetry (ljóðlínur) and lines of verse, where line length, cadence, and meter are relevant aspects. In prose, it can refer to lines printed on a page or the spoken line in dialogue. The word also appears in discussions of typography and formatting, where line breaks and line spacing are important.

In mathematics and geometry, línur denotes lines as one-dimensional geometric objects that extend indefinitely in both directions. In cartography and geography, lines are used to represent routes, boundaries, parallels, and meridians on maps, and the plural form lína or línur may appear in more specialized terms.

Etymology-wise, línur is a product of Icelandic linguistic development within the North Germanic language family and has cognates with related languages in the region. The term reflects the broad concept of a line that appears across disciplines, from text to geometry to mapping.

See also: poetry lines, lines of text, geometric lines. This article provides a concise overview of the uses of línur across language, literature, mathematics, and geography.