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lineal

adjective

arranged in a line

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
L
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈlɪni.əl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. arranged in a line

adjective

  1. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child

    “lineal ancestors”

In context

Example Sentences

lineal ancestors
lineal heirs
a direct descendant of the king
direct heredity

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