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Meaning of lineal in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪniəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    lineal

    Definitions

    1. arranged in a line

    Synonyms

    • linear
    • one-dimensional
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    lineal

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin linealis, from linea‘a line’ (see line)

    Definitions

    1. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child

    Examples

    • « lineal ancestors »
    • « lineal heirs »
    • « a direct descendant of the king »
    • « direct heredity »

    Synonyms

    • matrilineal
    • matrilinear
    • patrilineal
    • patrilinear
    • unilateral
    • unilateralist

    Antonyms

    • collateral
    • indirect

See also

  • related

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