lineally

ریشه

The word 'lineally' is derived from the adjective 'lineal'. The word 'lineal' comes from the Middle English 'lineal', which originated from the Old French 'lineal', meaning 'in a straight line'. It ultimately comes from the Latin 'linealis', derived from 'linea', meaning 'line'.

مثال

• The title of Earl is passed down lineally through the male descendants.
• The inheritance is distributed lineally among the surviving children.
• The family's wealth has been preserved lineally for generations.