Lineal vs Ruler - What's the difference?
lineal | ruler |
(family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, and sons, etc. as opposed to collateral.
* John Locke
Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to ).
* Dryden
Composed of lines; delineated.
In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
As an adjective lineal
is lineal.As a noun ruler is
a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.lineal
English
Adjective
(head)- the prime and ancient right of lineal succession
- for only you are lineal to the throne
- lineal designs
- lineal magnitude