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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The board is directional enough to handle deep snow and freeriding at speed, thanks to a touch of taper from the longer nose to the shorter tail.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2024
While the spring 2025 circuit in the Italian metropolis was full of directional trends, the overall mood among show goers was to ditch the streetwear and dress up.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Menus are navigable via touch or a four-way directional pad, which has an OK button at its center.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The controls are also a step up due in large part to the inclusion of a proper directional pad.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2024
While the spring 2025 circuit in the Italian metropolis was full of directional trends, the overall mood among show goers was to ditch the streetwear and dress up.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Menus are navigable via touch or a four-way directional pad, which has an OK button at its center.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The controls are also a step up due in large part to the inclusion of a proper directional pad.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 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 31 Oct. 2024.
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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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