situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation

2

: of or relating to situation ethics

situationally adverb

Examples of situational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the field, perfectly manicured with a fresh Husky logo painted in the middle, the team went through varying individual and situational periods with limited contact and all of the units constantly rotating in and out. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026

In addition to having fans in the stands, there’s a greater focus on situational football. —Connor Riley, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026

Lawrence could enter his rookie season as a situational edge rusher while eventually replacing Landry or Jones as a starter. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing situational

• situational irony

Rhymes for situational

• aspirational
• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational
• conversational
• correlational
• deformational
• derivational

Medical Definition

situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances

situational impotence

situational hypertension

situationally

-ē 

adverb