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

One positional roster spot is to be determined this week, as utility Tyler Freeman has been hampered by a back injury during spring training. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026

Thirty teams were on-hand to see his agility and positional workout, including the Cowboys. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

Her positional flexibility is crucial for Orlando, and her ability to contribute in the attacking build-up helps open up opposing defenses. —Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026

The Katrina McClain Award is one of the five positional awards given by the Basketball Hall of Fame to the nation’s top power forward. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 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