Lineal

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪniːəl/

Lineal (adjective)

  1. Connected in a straight line or in a direct way.
  2. Relating to a direct line of descent or family tree.

Examples

  • The two concepts are lineal in their development.
  • He traced his lineal heritage back several generations.

Common collocations: lineal relationship, lineal progression, lineal descent, lineal ancestry

Synonyms of Lineal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Lineal

  • — referring to relatives not in a direct line of descent.