Found 1 items, similar to Lineal measure.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Lineal measure Lineal \Lin"e*al\ (l[i^]n"[-e]*al), a. [L. linealis belonging to a line, fr. linea line: cf. F. lin['e]al. See 3d Line.] 1. Descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors; -- opposed to collateral; as, a lineal descent or a lineal descendant. [1913 Webster] The prime and ancient right of lineal succession. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to). [1913 Webster] For only you are lineal to the throne. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 3. Composed of lines; delineated; as, lineal designs. [1913 Webster] 4. In the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal magnitude. [1913 Webster] Lineal measure, the measure of length; -- usually written linear measure. [1913 Webster]