Synonyms for patrilineal
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pertaining to descent through male lines.
Related words
- Phrases
- patrilineal lineage patrilineal line patrilineal descent
- Other spellings
- patrilinear patrilinial
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| patrilineal | steady | |
| agnate | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- agnate
- 12 letters
- patrilineate