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Meaning of lineal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lineal

Pronunciation:/ˈlɪniːəl//ˈlɪni.əl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.

  2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).

  3. Composed of lines; delineated.

    Example: lineal designs

  4. In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.

    Example: lineal magnitude