directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or indicating direction in space:
a
: suitable for detecting the direction from which radio signals come or for sending out radio signals in one direction only
a directional antenna
b
: operating most effectively in a particular direction
a directional microphone
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
Examples of directional in a Sentence
We work with maps to improve the students' directional skills.
the directional signal lights on an automobile
The radio has a directional antenna.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2025
Models walked in off the street, each meandering around the rooms in his directional, fashionable wardrobe of rich neutrals.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The directional cues and reliable Bluetooth connection make locating items intuitive and easy.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
However, when in need of a directional landmark, use Lamp Bear, the 23-foot high canary yellow teddy bear sculpted from bronze, as your anchor point.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for directional
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“Directional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directional. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
dī-
1
: relating to or indicating direction
directional signal lights on an automobile
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
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