lineality

noun — 2 senses

lineality

noun

Etymology From lineal + -ity.

1

Usually The quality of being lineal.

2

Anthropology, History, Human sciences, Sciences In compounds, Usually Refers to forms of lineage traced through a particular line of descent.

Derived terms
matrilineality, patrilineality, polylineality

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