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positional

American  
[puh-zish-uhn-uhl] / pəˈzɪʃ ən əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, regarding, or dependent on position.

  2. unmoving or moving very little.


Example Sentences

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A key factor has been a positional shift back into midfield.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

What the Ravens didn’t count on was another team straying so far positional norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper and Tom Roebuck make way as Borthwick opts for a number of positional changes in response.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The Dodgers have already shown interest in familiar face Cody Bellinger, who could bring both positional versatility and a more refined hitting approach than he had during his first stint with the club.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

In the rapid movement and shuffle of birds and vehicles and radiator grilles, the tourists did not seem to recognize their positional importance in the flow of order.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen