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

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

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.