Vocabulary Entry

lineal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or resembling a line; linear.

Example Sentences

"The lineal distance between the two points was shorter than the curved path."

"He took a lineal approach to solving the problem, drawing straight lines for clarity."

"The lineal design of the modern building was appreciated by architects."

noun

Example Sentences

"She traced her lineal heritage back to the early settlers."

"The historian focused on the lineal descendants of the royal family."

"Maintaining lineal connections is vital for understanding family history."