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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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But Golden State was deep at the wing position, making Martin expendable with its other positional needs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Their movement then sends false signals to the brain that the head is spinning, causing the sudden dizziness and spinning sensation, sometimes accompanied by nausea, known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

His positional awareness has also earned praise although his work-rate and desire to cover as much ground as possible mean he often tires himself out - a potential backhanded compliment.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Fischer was more of a tactical player, with flames of brilliance, while Reshevsky was a positional player.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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