lineal
pronunciation
How to pronounce lineal in British English:
UK [ˈlɪniəl]
How to pronounce lineal in American English:
US [ˈlɪniəl]
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- Adjective:
- in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
- arranged in a line
Word Origin
- lineal (adj.)
- late 14c., from Old French lineal (14c.), from Late Latin linealis "pertaining to a line," from linea (see line (n.)). Related: Lineally.
Example
- 1. A copy is a copy is a copy , whether it sits in a lineal or a collateral relative .
- 2. She claims lineal descent from henry viii .
- 3. Hamilton replaced " classical fitness " ( which took account only of lineal descendants ) by " inclusive fitness , " which is a carefully weighted sum embracing collateral as well as lineal kin .
- 4. The notarized kinship certificate and notarized certificates of applicant having no lineal relatives in the native country .
- 5. When the spouse and lineal relative of a blood donor without compensation requires blood in clinical use , exemption from or reduction of the expenses prescribed in the preceding paragraph may be effected in accordance with the provisions of the people 's governments of provinces , autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government .