linear/lineal

thunder06 · 07-20-2007, 12:16 AM

ok so whats the difference between the two, if any. and if there isnt, then why do people say them?

Zakman · 07-20-2007, 12:21 AM

I've heard some people try to make distinctions, but it's like splitting hairs, so insignificant I can't even remember what the difference was supposed to be.

As far as I'm concerned they're just slightly different words that describe the same thing.

thunder06 · 07-20-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakman

I've heard some people try to make distinctions, but it's like splitting hairs, so insignificant I can't even remember what the difference was supposed to be.

As far as I'm concerned they're just slightly different words that describe the same thing.

oh ok.

barneyrub · 07-20-2007, 12:59 AM

lineal is the proper english term, linear actually doesnt make sense in the context meant.

Fab2333 · 07-20-2007, 01:15 AM

i never knew what was the difference betweenthe 2 either 2 b honest. I hope some1 here could xplain it

eze · 07-20-2007, 01:23 AM

Theres only two terms to know.

Undisputed and Lineal.

Asterion · 07-20-2007, 01:36 AM

They are just synonyms I think.

Stinky gloves · 07-20-2007, 02:50 AM

lineal - descended in a direct line, derived from ancestors, belonging to one lineage

linear - mostly technical meanings: depending on sequential development, characterized by an emphasis on line

So lineal in the boxing contest is more apropriate.

achillesthegreat · 07-20-2007, 08:10 AM

In boxing it means the same thing so don't worry about it.

Mook · 07-20-2007, 08:27 AM

Just one of those silly mistakes that grow into fact over time, it is definitely lineal.

Another example is when footballers refer to their "favourite right/left foot" rather than "favoured left/right foot".

07-20-2007, 12:16 AM	#1
thunder06 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,369 vCash: 1000	linear/lineal ok so whats the difference between the two, if any. and if there isnt, then why do people say them?
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07-20-2007, 12:21 AM	#2
Zakman ESB's Chinchecker East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Ivory Tower Posts: 40,643 vCash: 500	Re: linear/lineal I've heard some people try to make distinctions, but it's like splitting hairs, so insignificant I can't even remember what the difference was supposed to be. As far as I'm concerned they're just slightly different words that describe the same thing.
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07-20-2007, 12:59 AM	#4
barneyrub Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,034 vCash: 1000	Re: linear/lineal lineal is the proper english term, linear actually doesnt make sense in the context meant.
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07-20-2007, 01:15 AM	#5
Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 5,956 vCash: 623	Re: linear/lineal i never knew what was the difference betweenthe 2 either 2 b honest. I hope some1 here could xplain it
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07-20-2007, 01:23 AM	#6
eze Everybody Know Me East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: It's Like I'm a Movie Star Posts: 34,692 vCash: 1000	Re: linear/lineal Theres only two terms to know. Undisputed and Lineal.
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07-20-2007, 01:36 AM	#7
Asterion Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,801 vCash: 75	Re: linear/lineal They are just synonyms I think.
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07-20-2007, 02:50 AM	#8
Stinky gloves Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8,606 vCash: 1000	Re: linear/lineal lineal - descended in a direct line, derived from ancestors, belonging to one lineage linear - mostly technical meanings: depending on sequential development, characterized by an emphasis on line So lineal in the boxing contest is more apropriate.
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07-20-2007, 08:10 AM	#9
achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,202 vCash: 1000	Re: linear/lineal In boxing it means the same thing so don't worry about it.
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07-20-2007, 08:27 AM	#10
Mook Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 227 vCash: 1000	Re: linear/lineal Just one of those silly mistakes that grow into fact over time, it is definitely lineal. Another example is when footballers refer to their "favourite right/left foot" rather than "favoured left/right foot".
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