The meaning of LINEAL is linear. How to use lineal in a sentence.

LINEAL definition: 1. relating to a person's lineage (= the members of a person's family who are directly related to…. Learn more.

Definition of lineal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

LINEAL definition: being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession. See examples of lineal used in a sentence.

A lineal descendant of a particular person or family is someone in a later generation who is directly related to them.

lineal (ˈlɪnɪəl) adj 1. being in a direct line of descent from an ancestor 2. of, involving, or derived from direct descent

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word lineal, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 5, 2025 · Adjective [edit] lineal (not comparable) Pertaining to lines; consisting of lines. (law, history and anthropology) Relating to aspects of lineage, such as descent, succession, …

Meaning The term ‘lineal’ describes something that follows a straight line or pertains to a direct line of descent or connection.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2022 lin•e•al (lin′ ē əl), adj. being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or …