situational

adjective sit·u·a·tion·al \ ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shnəl , -shə-nᵊl \

Definition of situational

1 :of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation

2 :of or relating to situation ethics

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situationally

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That’s the order in which the Cougars will rep their backs, though, situational differences will also play into the picture.

— stefanie loh, The Seattle Times, "5 Observations from the WSU Cougars’ first official depth chart," 28 Aug. 2017
Veteran free-agent pickup Chris Long can be a first- and second-down defensive end, allowing first-round rookie Derek Barnett to focus solely on situational pass rushing in Year 1.

— andy benoit, SI.com, "Philadelphia Eagles: 10 Things You Need to Know," 16 Aug. 2017
During the initial call, Peters must determine the physiological, anatomical and situational factors and the type of injury sustained, such as a burn or severe bone fracture.

— dennis hohenberger, Courant Community, "Life Star: A Life Saving Flight," 16 Aug. 2017
More importantly, according to Clinkscale, is the mental training, situational awareness and instinctual moves.

— fletcher page, The Courier-Journal, "Deep and talented Kentucky secondary bolstered by talented freshman class," 10 Aug. 2017
An officer from SWPD will be present to talk about situational safety, as well.

— quoron walker, Courant Community, "College Prep. Program Coming July 27," 19 July 2017
We were taught courtesy, situational awareness, emergency and evasive handling, stopping distance, use of signals, communication of intent, all kinds of things that still help in navigating around the country.

— latimes.com, "Those bad L.A. drivers? That's not a surprise," 9 July 2017
Instead, Daboll will complement that style with a more pro-style approach to the running game and situational football.

— paul myerberg, USA TODAY, "Early look: What to like about No. 2 Alabama in 2017," 3 July 2017
There was little situational awareness of the rapidly approaching derecho, not when a scorcher of a day under Venus-white skies, with nary a cumulus cloud, had claimed the headlines.

— jeff halverson, Washington Post, "Five years ago the derecho ravaged Washington. It will happen again. Will we be ready?," 29 June 2017

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First Known Use of situational

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adjective sit·u·a·tion·al \ -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl \

medical Definition of situational

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

situational impotence

situational hypertension

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situationally

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