situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce situational (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally adverb

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Everyone receives the same preparation: a rundown of gear, a walkthrough of the layout, safety guidelines, signals, and situational awareness. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025 There will be situational relievers to mix and match in the middle innings. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 30 June 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation worked with experts, reviewed situational information from those at the scene and studied photos of the injury to determine what species could have caused the woman’s injuries. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025 These moments require situational awareness and the urgency to confront directly, correct swiftly and protect what matters. Justin Patton, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for situational

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of situational was in 1867

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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

situational

adjective
sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl How to pronounce situational (audio)
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
situationally adverb

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