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lin·eal
I. \ˈlinēəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin linealis, from Latin linea line + -alis -al
1. : of or relating to a line : measured on or ascertained by a line : having the direction of a line : linear
< lineal magnitude >
< 50 lineal feet of walk >
2. : composed of or arranged in lines
< lineal designs >
< a lineal rather than a literal translation >
3.
a. : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry or descent
< a lineal descent >
< lineal heirs >
< a lineal ancestor >
— distinguished from collateral
b. : relating to or derived from ancestors in the direct line
< lineal rights >
< lineal dignity >
: hereditary
< a lineal feud >
c. : descended in a direct line : being in a line of succession through lineage
4.
a. : belonging to one lineage
< lineal relatives >
b. : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage
< written in lineal terminology >
< a lineal chief >
5. : of or relating to the line or officers of the line in an army or navy
• lin·eal·i·ty \ˌlinēˈaləd.ē\ noun -es
• lin·eal·ly \ˈlinēəlē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: a lineal descendant |