LINEAL


Meaning of LINEAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈli-nē-əl ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

1. : linear

2. : composed of or arranged in lines

3.

a. : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry — compare collateral 2

b. : relating to or derived from ancestors : hereditary

c. : descended in a direct line

4.

a. : belonging to one lineage

lineal relatives

b. : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage

• lin·e·al·i·ty ˌli-nē-ˈa-lə-tē noun

• lin·e·al·ly ˈli-nē-ə-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.