LINEAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

lineal

adjective

Definition of lineal

as in linear

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Recent Examples of lineal Slope the Lines for Proper Drainage Patios and paths must slope 1/4 inch for every lineal foot to provide proper drainage. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026 In a fight that almost no one gave him a chance to win, the iconic kickboxer nearly defeated lineal heavyweight boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 That lineal route looked to add a red carpet after Chicago Fire went down to 10 men in the first half of Tuesday’s quarterfinal. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025 Among other things, NAGPRA allows lineal descendants of Native people who owned certain objects to pursue their return. — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for lineal

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linear

Adjective

Today’s musical discoveries rarely happen in a linear fashion, and even teenagers are drawn to older songs alongside present-day releases, both in their way brand new.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The dropoff came amid a government overhaul of Italy’s tax credit system for indie producers and local audiences shifting from traditional linear TV broadcasters to emerging streaming platforms.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

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