# Lineal vs. Linear

## Difference Between Lineal and Linear

(family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.

Having the form of a line; straight.

Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).

Of or relating to lines.

Composed of lines; delineated.

lineal designs

Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.

In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.

lineal magnitude

Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child;

lineal ancestorslineal heirsa direct descendant of the kingdirect heredity

(mathematics) Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form $y = ax + b$.

arranged in a line

(physics) A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension as opposed to area or volume.

a linear meter

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree

of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension;

a linear foot

of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input;

analogue devicelinear amplifier

of a leaf shape; long and narrow

measured lengthwise;

cost of lumber per running foot