LINEAL

lineal

lineal (lin-ee-[schwa]l), adj. Derived from or relating to common ancestors, esp. in a direct line; hereditary. Cf. COLLATERAL(2). [Cases: Descent and Distribution 25. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 32.] lineal, n. A lineal descendant; a direct blood relative.

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lineal

lineal a. (1)直系的 指具有直接血缘关系,与旁系的〔collateral〕相对。 (2)世袭的;继承的;祖传的 (3)同一家系的;家系的 (4)线的;直线的(→descent)

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