non-lineal

non--lin·e·al

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Definitions of non-lineal word

adjective non-lineal being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession. 1
adjective non-lineal of or transmitted by lineal descent. 1
adjective non-lineal linear. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word līneālis. See line1, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".