lineal
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adjective \ˈli-nē-əl\Definition of LINEAL
1
: linear
2
: composed of or arranged in lines
3
a : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry — compare collateral 2 b : relating to or derived from ancestors : hereditary c : descended in a direct line
4
a : belonging to one lineage <lineal relatives> b : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage
— lin·e·al·i·ty \ˌli-nē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
— lin·e·al·ly \ˈli-nē-ə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of LINEAL
- He claims that he is a lineal descendent of a famous military hero.
First Known Use of LINEAL
14th century
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