lineal

/ˈlɪniəl/
/ˈlɪniəl/
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Definitions of lineal
  1. adjective
    in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
    “lineal ancestors”
    “lineal heirs”
    synonyms: direct
    matrilineal, matrilinear
    based on or tracing descent through the female line
    patrilineal, patrilinear
    based on or tracing descent through the male line
    unilateral
    tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
    related
    connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
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    antonyms:
    collateral
    descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
    related
    connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
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  2. adjective
    arranged in a line
    synonyms:
    linear, one-dimensional
    of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension
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    antonyms:
    nonlinear
    not arranged in or relating to a straight line
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