Lineal

/ˈlɪn.i.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or resembling a line; straight or linear.

The artist preferred a lineal approach to her drawings, emphasizing straight lines and sharp angles.

Involving direct descent or ancestry.

He traced his lineal descent back to the founding fathers of the nation.

Consisting of or arranged in lines.

The garden was designed with lineal patterns that guided visitors through its beauty.

From Latin 'linealis', meaning 'belonging to a line'.

lineal descendant

A descendant in a direct line of ancestry.

lineal relation

A relation in a direct line of descent.

line

A straight or curved continuous extent of length.

linear

Relating to or resembling a line.