lineal
/ˈlɪniːəl/ · adjective
Meaning
- (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.
- Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
- Composed of lines; delineated.
- In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.
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