Lineal
Origin
From Latin lÄ«neÄlis, from lÄ«nea ("a line"); see line.
Adjective
lineal- (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, and sons, etc. as opposed to collateral.
- John Lockethe prime and ancient right of lineal succession
- Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
- Drydenfor only you are lineal to the throne
- Composed of lines; delineated.lineal designs
- In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.lineal magnitude