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lineal

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"

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lineal designs

lineal magnitude

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.
  2. 2.Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
  3. 3.Composed of lines; delineated.
  4. 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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