attitudinal

adjective

at·​ti·​tu·​di·​nal ˌa-tə-ˈtü-də-nəl How to pronounce attitudinal (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: relating to, based on, or expressive of personal attitudes or feelings
attitudinal judgment
attitudinally adverb

Examples of attitudinal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As companies navigate the complexities of talent acquisition and often frantically jump from one new trend to another, embracing the kind of attitudinal clarity that Jacob's enterprises exemplify could be the key to unlocking your company's success. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Those worries surpassed accidents or injuries for the first time, marking a dramatic attitudinal shift among travelers. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 In the ever-evolving world of accessible travel, where the horizons of exploration are so often limited by systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles, a profound transformation is taking place. Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2024 True civility requires an attitudinal transformation. Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023 Research has found no significant attitudinal biases as a result of response rate differences. ABC News, 9 Jan. 2024 Surveys help collect attitudinal data and measure people’s perceptions of their financial behavior. Shyam Pradheep, Forbes, 17 July 2023 There would be precedent for that sort of attitudinal shift. Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 June 2023 In conclusion, the disabled community has been working tirelessly to break down attitudinal barriers and create more inclusive spaces in all areas of life, including fashion. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

attitude + -inal (as in aptitudinal, from Latin aptitudin-, aptitudo)

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attitudinal was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Attitudinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attitudinal. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

attitudinal

adjective
at·​ti·​tu·​di·​nal ˌat-ə-ˈt(y)üd-nəl, -ᵊn-əl How to pronounce attitudinal (audio)
: relating to, based on, or expressive of personal attitudes or feelings
attitudinal responses of college students

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