ASCENDANT
ascendant ([schwa]-sen-d[schwa]nt), n. One who precedes in lineage, such as a parent or grandparent.
¡ª Also termed ancestor. Cf. DESCENDANT. ¡ª ascendant, adj.
collateral ascendant. Loosely, an aunt, uncle, or other relative who is not strictly an ancestor.
¡ª Also termed collateral ancestor.
lineal ascendant. A blood relative in the direct line of ascent; ancestor. ? Parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents are lineal ascendants.
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