Lineal

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪniəl/

Definitions of lineal

adjective relating to direct descent from an ancestor

Example Sentences

A1 My lineal ancestors can be traced back to the 17th century.

A2 The lineal progression of the story made it easy to follow.

B1 In some cultures, inheritance is passed down through lineal descent.

B2 The lineal relationship between the two families was evident in their shared history.

C1 The lineal succession of rulers in the monarchy was a topic of much debate.

C2 The lineal connection between the two royal families was a key factor in the peace treaty negotiations.

Examples of lineal in a Sentence

formal The lineal descent of the royal family can be traced back for centuries.

informal My friend claims to be a direct lineal descendant of a famous historical figure.

slang I heard that guy thinks he's all that just because he's lineal royalty.

figurative The artist's brush strokes created a lineal pattern that flowed seamlessly across the canvas.

Grammatical Forms of lineal

• past tense: linealed
• plural: lineals
• comparative: more lineal
• superlative: most lineal
• present tense: lineal
• future tense: will be lineal
• perfect tense: have linealed
• continuous tense: is linealing
• singular: lineal
• positive degree: lineal
• infinitive: to lineal
• gerund: linealing
• participle: linealed

Origin and Evolution of lineal

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lineal' originated from the Latin word 'linealis', which is derived from the word 'linea' meaning 'line'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe direct descent in a family line, the meaning of 'lineal' has evolved to also refer to things that follow a straight or direct course.