patrilineal
UK/ˌpætrɪˈlɪnɪəl/US/.pætri'liniәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to or based on descent through the father's line.
父系的（按父亲一脉计算世系的）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpatri (father) + line (line of descent) + -al = traced through the father's line. Its opposite is matrilineal, through the mother's line.
Root patr still carries 26 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
In a patrilineal society, surnames pass from father to child.