Definition of directional
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 antennab : operating most effectively in a particular direction a directional microphone
2 : relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
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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.
Recent Examples of directional from the Web
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The designer is bringing her colorful, directional line to Browns this summer in an exclusive capsule that includes a wonderfully large straw hat and sculptural wicker basket that doesn’t look like it was ripped from an old photo of Jane Birkin.
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Innovation 2: Slip-Plane Motion Another element showing up in helmets these days is a multi-directional impact system (a.k.a.
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For a casual concrete or treadmill runner looking to get started on trails, Mallach recommends joining a group such as the Lapham Peak Trail Runners for moral and directional support.
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For clearer phone calls, the four noise-cancelling microphones with directional audio capture work to eliminate background noise.
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The Echo supports 360-degree omni-directional audio and includes a separate woofer and tweeter, meaning it's capable of filling a room with decent-quality sound.
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Spanning 30 acres, the massive water theme park features a multi-directional wave pool, Krakatau, a speeding body slide that drops 200 feet into the volcano below, a winding river perfect for chilling out, and sandy beaches.
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North, whose style has been unexpectedly directional for a toddler, swapped the slip for a paint-friendly T-shirt dress, mindful of the day’s setting.
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Their entrances can be difficult to spy, so use the directional signs or posted maps (there are no paper maps distributed).
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First Known Use of directional
1842
DIRECTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
directional
playDefinition of directional for English Language Learners
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: relating to or showing direction
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: used for receiving sounds, radio signals, etc., that are coming from a particular direction
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