lineal

/ˈlɪniːəl/

IPA: /L IH1 N IY0 AH0 L/

adjective

1
(family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.
2
Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
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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