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lineal

[ lin-ee-uhl ]

adjective

  1. being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.
  2. of or transmitted by lineal descent.


lineal

/ ˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. being in a direct line of descent from an ancestor
  2. of, involving, or derived from direct descent
  3. a less common word for linear
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ𲹱, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·· adverb
  • ܱt·· adjective
  • ԴDz·· adjective
  • ܲ·· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of lineal1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word īԱ. See line 1, -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of lineal1

C14: via Old French from Late Latin īԱ, from Latin īԱ line 1
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Each tribe determines its own enrollment, but a common requirement is lineal descendancy from someone on the tribal roll.

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Such research can rediscover people’s names and families to possibly identify any living lineal descendants, as well as inform repatriation claims made by self-identified descendant communities.

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Tuesday, the state Senate voted 31-5 to approve a bill that would redefine “ancestry” to include “lineal descent, heritage, parentage, caste, or any inherited social status.”

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"Earning the opportunity to be an undisputed lineal champion is something most fighters only dream about but becoming the first boxer from Puerto Rico to be an undisputed champion would make it even more special."

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There has never been an undisputed heavyweight champion that has held all four major world titles as well as the lineal title.

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