Dictionary · Spanish

lineal

adjective

Senses

  1. 1.

    linear

    arranged in or extending along a line; proceeding in a straight line

  2. 2.

    linear (mathematics)

    of the first degree; involving only first-power variables

  3. 3.

    genealogical, direct

    relating to ancestry or descent in a direct line

Examples

  • "Las ciudades se extienden en una forma lineal a lo largo de la costa."

    The cities extend in a linear fashion along the coast.

  • "La ecuación lineal tiene una solución única."

    The linear equation has a unique solution.

  • "Los descendientes en línea lineal incluyen a sus hijos y nietos."

    Descendants in direct lineage include his children and grandchildren.

Usage

Lineal is the standard Spanish adjective meaning 'linear'. It is commonly used in mathematics (ecuación lineal, regresión lineal), geometry, and formal contexts. Note the distinction: lineal refers to lines and linear arrangement; linear (the English word) maps to Spanish lineal.