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directional
[ dih-rek-shuh-nl, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈrɛk ʃə nl, daɪ- /
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OTHER WORDS FROM directional
di·rec·tion·al·i·ty, noundi·rec·tion·al·ly, adverbun·di·rec·tion·al, adjectiveWords nearby directional
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British Dictionary definitions for directional
directional
/ (dɪˈrɛkʃənəl, daɪ-) /
adjective
of or relating to a spatial direction
electronics
- having or relating to an increased sensitivity to radio waves, sound waves, nuclear particles, etc, coming from a particular direction
- (of an aerial) transmitting or receiving radio waves more effectively in some directions than in others
physics electronics
- concentrated in, following, or producing motion in a particular direction
- indicating direction
indicating the direction something, such as a fashion trend, might takedirectional fashion looks
Derived forms of directional
directionality, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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