lineal Definition
- 1in a direct line of descent from an ancestor; in a direct line
- 2consisting of or being in a line
- 3related by direct descent; descended in a direct line
Using lineal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lineal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He is the lineal descendant of the royal family.
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The lineal arrangement of the chairs made the room look more spacious.
Example
The throne was passed down through the lineal descendants of the king.
lineal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lineal
- direct
- linear
- hereditary
- ancestral
Antonyms for lineal
Origins of lineal
from Latin 'linealis', from 'linea' meaning 'line'
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Summary: lineal in Brief
The term 'lineal' [ˈlɪniəl] refers to direct descent from an ancestor, or being in a direct line. It can be used to describe a person's ancestry, as in 'He is the lineal descendant of the royal family,' or the arrangement of objects, as in 'The lineal arrangement of the chairs made the room look more spacious.'
