situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation

2

: of or relating to situation ethics

situationally adverb

Examples of situational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shildt sits down with The Baltimore Sun’s Matt Weyrich to discuss the club’s shift in player development philosophy, placing greater emphasis on fundamentals and situational awareness. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026

This is the moment situational clarity matters most. — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Rise of drones as first responders The main law enforcement use of drones is still geared toward scouting for situational awareness and overhead surveillance. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026

Best Soundcore Earbuds Deals The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing situational

• situational irony

Rhymes for situational

• formational
• foundational
• gestational
• gradational
• locational
• mutational
• notational
• relational
• rotational
• sensational
• translational
• vibrational

Medical Definition

situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances

situational impotence

situational hypertension

situationally

-ē 

adverb