'Lineal' definitions:

Definition of 'lineal'

From: WordNet
adjective
In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child; "lineal ancestors"; "lineal heirs"; "a direct descendant of the king"; "direct heredity" [syn: lineal, direct] [ant: collateral, indirect]
adjective
Arranged in a line

Definition of 'Lineal'

From: GCIDE
  • Lineal \Lin"e*al\ (l[i^]n"[-e]*al), a. [L. linealis belonging to a line, fr. linea line: cf. F. lin['e]al. See 3d Line.]
  • 1. Descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors; -- opposed to collateral; as, a lineal descent or a lineal descendant. [1913 Webster]
  • The prime and ancient right of lineal succession. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to). [1913 Webster]
  • For only you are lineal to the throne. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Composed of lines; delineated; as, lineal designs. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. In the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal magnitude. [1913 Webster]
  • Lineal measure, the measure of length; -- usually written linear measure. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'lineal'

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