1. having or involving a single line
2. tracing descent through one parental line only
Usage: anthropology

Examples

• The unilinear arrangement of the data made it easy to follow.
• The graph showed a unilinear relationship between the variables.
• Many societies practice unilinear descent systems.
• The tribe follows a unilinear kinship pattern through the father’s line.
• The unilinear progression of events was clearly documented.
• Anthropologists study both unilinear and bilateral descent groups.