omnidirectional

adjective

om·​ni·​di·​rec·​tion·​al ˌäm-ni-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 

-ˌnī-,

-(ˌ)dī-

: being in or involving all directions

especially : receiving or sending radio waves equally well in all directions

omnidirectional antenna

Examples of omnidirectional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB condenser microphone that features four polar patterns to choose from (i.e., cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo, and bidirectional recording modes) and a high 192kHz sample rate. —Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025

The subject tracking is improved from its predecessor and the obstacle avoidance is omnidirectional, which is a very useful safety net when flying. —Alexander Cox, Space.com, 23 May 2025

The robot's 220-pound base is meticulously designed to support the weight of an average adult without tipping or slipping, and its omnidirectional wheels enable smooth navigation through tight spaces and around household obstacles. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025

Navigating its environment is a breeze thanks to its omnidirectional mobile base. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for omnidirectional

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