LINEAL


Meaning of LINEAL in English

— lineally , adv.

/lin"ee euhl/ , adj.

1. being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.

2. of or transmitted by lineal descent.

3. linear.

[ 1350-1400; ME linealis. See LINE 1 , -AL 1 ]

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