multidirectional

adjective

mul·​ti·​di·​rec·​tion·​al ˌməl-tē-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 

-ˌtī-

: able to move, function, or operate in more than one direction

multidirectional forces

Since they radiate sound toward both front and back, these speakers have an unusually open and airy sound (as do other multidirectional designs) that is musically very pleasing.

—Hans Fantel

Examples of multidirectional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026

Belgian art historian and professor Michel Draguet authored a 600-page report featuring a critical analysis of the painting, noting its use of light, chiaroscuro, multidirectional brushstrokes, and composition, as typical of works by Michelangelo’s hand. —News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026

Fascial hydration refers to the fluid, multidirectional movements that help water and nutrients circulate through the body’s connective tissue. —Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025

Best tech gifts This smart-looking Bluetooth speaker provides clear, crisp 360-degree sound with Marshall’s unique multidirectional technology. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multidirectional

• omnidirectional
• unidirectional
• affectional
• correctional
• directional
• inflectional
• bidirectional
• intersectional
• sectional