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Definition of 'lineal'

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, and sons, etc. as opposed to collateral.
  • * John Locke
  • the prime and ancient right of lineal succession
  • Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to ).
  • * Dryden
  • for 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

    Antonyms

    * collateral

    Derived terms

    * matrilineal * patrilineal

    Similar to 'lineal'

    laniol, lunel, lienal, lionel, lymail, lamel, lemel