lineal ascendant
A blood relative in the direct line of ascent; ancestor. • Parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents are lineal ascendants.
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ascendant
ascendant ([schwa]-sen-d[schwa]nt), n. One who precedes in lineage, such as a parent or grandparent. — Also termed ancestor. Cf. DESCENDANT. — ascendant, adj. collateral ascendant. Loosely, an aunt, uncle, or other relative who is not strictly an ancestor. — Also termed collateral ancestor. lineal ascendant. A blood relative in the direct line of ascent; ancestor.
descendant
descendant (di-sen-d[schwa]nt), n. One who follows in lineage, in direct (not collateral) descent from a person. • Examples are children and grandchildren. Cf. ASCENDANT. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 25. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 32.] — descendant, adj. collateral descendant. Loosely, a blood relative who is not strictly a descendant, like a niece or nephew.