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In the sense of an adjectival form fro a line, there is no difference, except that lineal is an older version. In the context of genealogy - ancestors and descendants - lineal is used rather than linear.

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Q: What is the difference between linear and lineal?
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What is the difference between Lineal vs linear?

"Lineal" and "Linear" CAN be synonyms, but usually the term Lineal is used in referring to the line of descent from an ancestor while Linear is used to refer to something relating to, or resembling a line; such as something straight or one dimensional.


What is the difference between linear feet and lineal feet?

None - they both refer to a direct line. Linear usually refer to a [straight] line as does lineal. Lineal is also used ion the context of direct ancestors and descendants, whereas linear is not usually used in that sense.


What is the difference between Lineal Foot and Linear foot?

Lineal foot can be measured on the ground. It is related to an actual measurement. Linear foot is a distance not necessarily measured along the ground. Also linear foot can refer to board feet.


What is the difference in usage of lineal versus linear?

In the sense of an adjectival form fro a line, there is no difference, except that lineal is an older version. In the context of genealogy - ancestors and descendants - lineal is used rather than linear.


What is the difference between lineal meter and linear meter?

None, really. They both mean the length of one metre in a line. The word lineal, however, is more commonly used in the context of genealogy - the line of ancestors or descendants.


What is Lineal Inch?

It is nothing, as the term "Lineal" refers to ancestry, as in "My lineal heirs". The term you are looking for is Linear, as in "12 linear inches equals 1 foot".


What is a lineal inch?

The word LINEAL is an incorrect term when used in reference to measurement of length. LINEAL refers to ancestry or heredity. The correct term is LINEAR. There are 12 linear inches in one linear foot.


What is the difference between lineal meters and meters?

None.


What is the abbreviation for lineal meters?

The abbreviation is m. The word lineal or linear is redundant.


How many lineal feet are in 475 feet?

A linear or lineal foot is EXACTLY the same as a foot. So, the answer is 475 lineal feet.


How do you figure lineal ft?

The term LINEAL refers to ancestry or heredity. The correct term is LINEAR. One (1) LINEAR foot equals 12".


How long is a lineal foot?

The word LINEAL refers to ancestry or heredity. The correct term is LINEAR and one (1) linear foot equals 12".