• Lineal

    Origin

    From Latin līneālis, from līnea ("a line"); see line.

    Adjective

    lineal
    1. (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
    2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
      • Drydenfor only you are lineal to the throne
    3. Composed of lines; delineated.lineal designs
    4. 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

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