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Rarelineal
The correct spelling is lineal.
How to pronounce lineal
adjective
IPA: /ˈlɪniːəl/
Say it like: Lin-eel
The correct spelling is lineal. (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral. For example: "lineal designs"
Usage Examples
“lineal designs”
“lineal magnitude”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.
- 2.Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
- 3.Composed of lines; delineated.
- 4.In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.
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