lineal

adjective lin·e·al \ˈli-nē-əl\

: having a direct family relationship : related by a direct series of parents and children

Full Definition of LINEAL

: linear

: composed of or arranged in lines

a : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry — compare collateral 2

b : relating to or derived from ancestors : hereditary

c : descended in a direct line

a : belonging to one lineage <lineal relatives>

b : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage

— lin·e·al·i·ty \ˌli-nē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— lin·e·al·ly \ˈli-nē-ə-lē\ adverb

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14th century

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