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

Pro Football Focus ranked him fourth in a grading system that factors in hang time, directional placement and situational execution. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Jackson was kicked out of that 11-on-11 series, and the one that followed, but returned to man his starting right tackle spot during the situational drill that typically wraps up joint practices. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

This upgrade strengthens the E-2D’s suite of capabilities, enhancing situational awareness, reducing crew workload and paving the way for future technology. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Read The Room With Intention The secret ingredient of executive presence is situational awareness. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing situational

• situational irony

Rhymes for situational

• formational
• foundational
• gestational
• gradational
• locational
• mutational
• notational
• relational
• rotational
• sensational
• translational
• vibrational

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