Generic and Lineal

Generic

Generic adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.

Lineal and generic are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Lineal" with "Generic", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: general, generally, generalised

Lineal

Lineal adjective - In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child.

Generic and lineal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generic" instead an adjective "Lineal".

Nearby Words: line, lineally

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