Meaning & Definition of word "Lineal"

Lineal

/ˈlɪn.i.əl/

adjective:

  • 1. Relating to or resembling a line; straight or linear.
    • Example: The artist preferred a lineal approach to her drawings, emphasizing straight lines and sharp angles.
  • 2. Involving direct descent or ancestry.
    • Example: He traced his lineal descent back to the founding fathers of the nation.
  • 3. Consisting of or arranged in lines.
    • Example: The garden was designed with lineal patterns that guided visitors through its beauty.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

lineal descendant:

A descendant in a direct line of ancestry.

lineal relation:

A relation in a direct line of descent.

Related Words

line:

A straight or curved continuous extent of length.

linear:

Relating to or resembling a line.

Slang Meanings of lineal