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(lin-e-al) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a direct descent or ancestry.

Example Sentence

In his study of his lineal line he found he had a famous ancestor.

More Example Sentences

Lineal connections are important in genealogy.

Synonyms

direct; ancestral; linear

Antonyms

unrelated

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lineal
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Rhymes

  • lineal

  • matrilineal
  • patrilineal
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