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lineal
lin·e·al [ línnee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of direct lineage: in a direct line from an ancestor
a lineal descendant of Charlemagne
2. hereditary: relating to or derived from direct descent
a lineal claim to the throne
3. mathematics graphic arts electronics botany 
Same as  linear

lin·e·al·ly adverb
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