NYT Dictionary

LINEALLY

/ˈlɪniːəlliː/
AdverbLIN-e-al-lylin-e-al-ly · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

In terms of lines; linewise.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English lineal Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English lineally From lineal + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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