lineal meaning

UK US /ˈlɪniəl/ 3 syllables

lineal (adjective): in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child.

lineal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

lineal as an adjective

  1. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
    • lineal ancestors
    • lineal heirs
    • a direct descendant of the king
    • direct heredity

    Synonyms: direct

    Opposite: collateral

    Similar: matrilineal, patrilineal, unilateral

    Related forms: line

  2. arranged in a line

    Similar: linear

    Related forms: line

How to pronounce lineal

lineal is pronounced /ˈlɪniəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in AL · 6-letter words

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