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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
Related terms
* line
* linear
* lineage
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