spatial

Rarely spa·cial

[spey-shuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to space, the three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.

2. existing or occurring in space; having extension in space.

spatial

/ ˈspeɪʃəl, ˌspeɪʃɪˈælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to space

2. existing or happening in space

Other Word Forms

• spatially adverb
• spatiality noun
• nonspatial adjective
• nonspatiality noun
• quasi-spatial adjective
• unspatial adjective
• unspatiality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spatial¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Latin spati(um) space + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The sense of fragmented experience carried over into his plan, which never resolved itself into a strong spatial order but is loose and episodic.

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Researchers are testing out augmented reality as a new way to engage preschoolers in spatial awareness lessons.

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Previously, she had integrated spatial vocabulary casually into classroom by reminding children to put a basket “on” a shelf or to put their hands “behind” their back.

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For me, music has always been a physical, spatial, and emotional experience before it’s an auditory one.

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Conflict has increased along with spatial overlap, with most incidents involving “the intersection of black bears and attractants, such as food, garbage and livestock,” according to a state black bear management plan.

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