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1. (adj.) lineal
being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.
2. lineal
of or transmitted by lineal descent.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) lineal, direct
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
"lineal ancestors"; "lineal heirs"; "a direct descendant of the king"; "direct heredity"
2. (adj) lineal
arranged in a line
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Lineal
descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors; -- opposed to collateral; as, a lineal descent or a lineal descendant
2. (adj) Lineal
inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to)
3. (adj) Lineal
composed of lines; delineated; as, lineal designs
4. (adj) Lineal
in the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal magnitude
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