spatial
or spa·cial
[ spey-shuh l ]
/ ˈspeɪ ʃəl /
adjective
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spatial
spacial
/ (ˈspeɪʃəl) /
adjective
of or relating to space
existing or happening in space
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spatiality (ˌspeɪʃɪˈælɪtɪ), nounspatially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for spatial
spatial
adj.
Relating to space or a space.
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spa′ti•al′i•ty (spā′shē-ăl′ĭ-tē) n.spa′tial•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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