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.—
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Lindsay-Abaire’s multidirectional repartee gets added zip from the first-rate cast, especially Margaret Colin as the unapologetically blunt Ruth.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Enter the Mirakuru Pillow for back and side sleepers, which features six multidirectional air chambers that gently inflate and deflate to shift your head's position throughout the night.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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“Multidirectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multidirectional. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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