distributional

adjective

dis·​tri·​bu·​tion·​al ¦distrə¦byüshənᵊl How to pronounce distributional (audio)
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1
: of or relating to distribution
2
: of or relating to the trick-winning value of long suits and trumps rather than high cards
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adverb

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“Distributional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distributional. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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