Lineal

Synonyms of lineal

• direct
• descendant
• hereditary

Antonyms of lineal

• indirect
• collateral
• non-lineal

Collocations of lineal

lineal descent

Frequency: 70 %

The throne passed through lineal descent in the royal family.

lineal descendant

Frequency: 65 %

He was the lineal descendant of a famous historical figure.

lineal inheritance

Frequency: 60 %

The family business followed a lineal inheritance pattern.

lineal relationship

Frequency: 50 %

Their lineal relationship was traced back several generations.

lineal succession

Frequency: 45 %

The company's leadership followed a lineal succession from father to son.

Idiomatic Expressions for lineal

• Phrase: lineal relationship
  Meaning: A direct relationship between individuals who are in a direct line of descent from one another.
  Usage: In this culture, family ties and lineal relationships are highly valued.