adj
lineal
Lineal (adj) means pertaining to lines; consisting of lines.
adj
1
Pertaining to lines; consisting of lines.
2
Relating to aspects of lineage, such as descent, succession, inheritance or consanguinity.
3
In the direction of a line; measured or ascertained by a line.
4
Line-drawn; composed of lines.
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Etymology
From Old French lineal, from Latin līneālis, from līnea (“a line”) + -ālis (adjective-forming suffix). By surface analysis, line + -al. Doublet of linear.
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What is the meaning of lineal?
"lineal" (adj) means pertaining to lines; consisting of lines.
What are the different meanings of lineal?
"lineal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Pertaining to lines; consisting of lines; 2. Relating to aspects of lineage, such as descent, succession, inheritance or consanguinity; 3. In the direction of a line; measured or ascertained by a line.