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- [lin-ee-uh l]
- /ˈlɪn i əl/
- /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lin-ee-uh l]
- /ˈlɪn i əl/
Definitions of lineal word
- adjective lineal being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession. 1
- adjective lineal of or transmitted by lineal descent. 1
- abbreviation LINEAL linear. 1
- noun lineal In a direct line of descent or ancestry. 1
- adjective lineal directly descendant 1
- adjective lineal A lineal descendant of a particular person or family is someone in a later generation who is directly related to them. 0
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Origin of lineal
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word līneālis. See line1, -al1
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Parts of speech for Lineal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lineal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lineal
adj lineal
- familial — of, relating to, or characteristic of a family: familial ties.
- affiliated — If an organization is affiliated with another larger organization, it is officially connected with the larger organization or is a member of it.
- congenital — A congenital disease or medical condition is one that a person has had from birth, but is not inherited.
- inborn — naturally present at birth; innate.
- inbred — naturally inherent; innate; native: her inbred grace.
adjective lineal
- ethnic — Of or relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition.
- ethnological — Of or pertaining to ethnology.
- even — Flat and smooth.
- erect — Rigidly upright or straight.
Antonyms for lineal
adj lineal
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- wily — full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
adjective lineal
- changing — not remaining the same; transient
- disorganised — Lacking order or organisation; confused; chaotic.
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