directional

[dih-rek-shuh-nl, dahy-]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or indicating direction in space.

2. Radio.,  adapted for determining the direction of signals received, or for transmitting signals in a given direction.

   a directional antenna.

3. of, relating to, or providing guidance or leadership.

directional

/ dɪˈrɛkʃənəl, daɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a spatial direction

2. electronics

   1. having or relating to an increased sensitivity to radio waves, sound waves, nuclear particles, etc, coming from a particular direction

   2. (of an aerial) transmitting or receiving radio waves more effectively in some directions than in others

3. physics electronics

   1. concentrated in, following, or producing motion in a particular direction

   2. indicating direction

4. indicating the direction something, such as a fashion trend, might take

   directional fashion looks

Other Word Forms

• directionality noun
• directionally adverb
• undirectional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of directional¹

First recorded in 1605–15; direction + -al ¹

Example Sentences

You can adjust the volume, directional sound amplification and background noise suppression from the mobile app or a remote.

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It’s worth remembering, too, that the investors in the dot-com bubble were directionally correct.

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As for the Rams, their valuation matters more directionally than numerically, reflecting success and stability in Los Angeles more than a specific price tag.

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“It has all these different directional tensions to it, and I’m proud of it,” he says.

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In a statement on Monday, the IDF said it was reorganising access to the sites and this would include new "fencing" and signposting, including directional and warning signs in order to improve the operational response.

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