# linear vs lines

> German confusable word pair

## The two words

### linear
*adjective · IPA [lineˈaːɐ̯] · frequency rank #16,481*
in Form einer geraden Linie verlaufend

### lines
*noun · IPA [laɪnz] · frequency rank #21,343*
Plural des Substantivs line

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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