Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given word.

Lineal:

  1. Unconnected

  2. Isolated

  3. Directly descended

  4. Wrinkled
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lineal means directly descended in a line from an ancestor, relating to direct descent rather than through collateral branches. In genealogy, lineal descendants are those in the direct line of descent - children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren - as opposed to collateral relatives like siblings, cousins, nieces, or nephews.

Keep practicing — related questions