Lineal: meaning, definitions and examples

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lineal

 

[ หˆlษชnษชษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

In mathematics, lineal refers to a sequence of steps or operations that are performed one after the other in a straight line, without deviation.

Synonyms

progressive, sequential, straightforward.

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Word Description / Examples
lineal

Used in contexts that involve direct ancestry or heritage, particularly in legal or genealogical terms.

  • He is a lineal descendant of the royal family.
  • The property was inherited by the lineal heir.
sequential

Appropriate for situations where events or actions follow a specific order, particularly in processes, instructions, or stories.

  • The instructions must be followed in a sequential manner.
  • The story unfolded in a sequential sequence of events.
straightforward

Used for explaining something that is easy to understand, clear, and direct, usually in spoken or written communication.

  • The explanation was straightforward and easy to follow.
  • He gave a straightforward response to the question.
progressive

Best used in scenarios that involve gradual improvement, development, or innovation, often in social, political, or technological contexts.

  • He has a progressive view on education.
  • The disease showed progressive symptoms over time.

Examples of usage

  • The lineal progression of the algorithm ensures efficient computation.
  • Following the lineal sequence of equations led to the correct solution.
Context #2 | Adjective

hereditary

Relating to direct descent from an ancestor; in a direct line of ancestry.

Synonyms

ancestral, direct, inherited.

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Word Description / Examples
lineal

Used in contexts related to family lineage or direct descent, emphasizing a straight, unbroken line from an ancestor.

  • He claimed to be the lineal descendant of the village's founder
  • The property will go to the lineal heirs
direct

Appropriate when emphasizing immediate descent without intermediaries, used in both family and non-family contexts.

  • She is a direct descendant of the royal family
  • The instructions came directly from the CEO
ancestral

Best suited when referring to something that belongs to or comes from ancestors, often highlights tradition or heritage.

  • They visited their ancestral homestead every summer
  • The necklace was an ancestral heirloom passed down for generations
inherited

Used to indicate possession or qualities received from predecessors, either genetically or through legacy, with a neutral or positive tone.

  • She inherited her grandmother's ring
  • His blue eyes were inherited from his father

Examples of usage

  • The lineal inheritance of the family estate passed down through generations.
  • She is the lineal descendant of a famous historical figure.

Translations

Translations of the word "lineal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เค–เฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช linear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ linear

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทšๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linรฉaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lineal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸrusal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lineรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lineรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฟๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ linearen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญnulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™tti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lineal

Etymology

The word 'lineal' has its origins in the Latin word 'linealis', which means 'belonging to a line'. The term has been used in mathematics to describe sequential operations and in genealogy to refer to direct descent for centuries. It has evolved over time to encompass various contexts related to straight lines and direct ancestry.

See also: delineate, line, lineage, linear, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, rectilinear, underline, underlining.