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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lineal

/ˈlaɪniəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does lineal mean?

adjective

Relating to or forming a line; in a straight line or in a series of straight lines. Directly descended from an ancestor in a straight line.

Example

"The lineal descendant of the original founder of the company."

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