lineal
1. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child - lineal ancestors - lineal heirs - a direct descendant of the king - direct heredity • Syn: direct • Ant: collateral • Similar to: matrilineal, matrilinear, patrilineal, patrilinear, unilateral • See Also: related • Derivationally related forms: line 2. arranged in a line • Similar to: linear, one-dimensional • Derivationally related forms: line
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