lineal (Meaning)
lineal (a)
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
lineal (s)
arranged in a line
lineal (a.)
Descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors; -- opposed to collateral; as, a lineal descent or a lineal descendant.
Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
Composed of lines; delineated; as, lineal designs.
In the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal magnitude.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lineal
lineal Sentence Examples
- The lineal descendant of the ancient king inherited the throne.
- The company traced its lineal lineage back to the original founders.
- The ruler held the lineal right to the kingdom.
- The lineal family line had ruled the land for centuries.
- The artist's lineal style is characterized by its clean, simple lines.
- The lineal relationship between the two individuals was undeniable.
- The family's lineal history was meticulously recorded in a genealogy chart.
- The lineal measure of the room was 10 meters in length.
- The lineal crack in the wall extended across the entire surface.
- The prince was the lineal heir to the grand duchy.
FAQs About the word lineal
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child, arranged in a lineDescending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors;
linear,right,straight
helical, coiling, involute, involute, coiling, spiral, winding, winding, helical, spiral
The lineal descendant of the ancient king inherited the throne.
The company traced its lineal lineage back to the original founders.
The ruler held the lineal right to the kingdom.
The lineal family line had ruled the land for centuries.
