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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.


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Gakpo ranks in the 96th percentile for aerial volume compared with positional peers across Europe's top five leagues, meaning only about 4% of wingers contest aerial balls at a higher rate.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Even when the formal training ramped up, they developed individual skills before narrowing their focus to positional expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

However, Maresca typically looks to avoid stagnated attacks through fluid positional rotations.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

For decades, scientists have largely believed that cells communicate positional information through chemical signals.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

He was an intense and brilliant young man who possessed a great positional sense.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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