transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈli-nē-əl ]
adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : linear
2. : composed of or arranged in lines
3.
a. : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry — compare collateral 2
b. : relating to or derived from ancestors : hereditary
c. : descended in a direct line
4.
a. : belonging to one lineage
lineal relatives
b. : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage
• lin·e·al·i·ty ˌli-nē-ˈa-lə-tē noun
• lin·e·al·ly ˈli-nē-ə-lē adverb