positional

adjective

po·​si·​tion·​al pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or fixed by position

positional astronomy

2

: involving little movement

positional warfare

3

: dependent on position or environment or context

the front-articulated \k\ in \kē\ key and the back-articulated \k\ in \kül\ cool are positional variants

positionally adverb

Examples of positional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That positional flexibility has been Palmer’s calling card according to Jacob Onik, a senior linebacker and close friend. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Here are 10 things to know — from his positional-change journey to his relationship with a famous Los Angeles music producer — about the Broncos’ new addition. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026

From possible salary-cap casualties to glaring positional needs, the Jets could be headed for another overhaul in 2027. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026

Aegis Rider Inertial sensors inside the helmet measure movement along three positional axes and rotation across three additional axes, allowing the system to track the rider's head movements and orientation. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing positional

• benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• benign positional vertigo
• positional notation

Rhymes for positional

• additional
• conditional
• nutritional
• traditional
• transitional
• volitional
• compositional
• definitional
• depositional
• dispositional
• intuitional
• nontraditional