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

By aggregating the right data features and triangulating multiple points of affirmation, situational certainty grows strong, enabling confident real-time actions that drive business outcomes. —Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

And after the game, the second-year quarterback confessed his frustration, citing his lapse in situational awareness in that moment. —Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025

The individual episodes engross you in an enchanting mix of absurd situational humor and customary family crises, with each nestled closely next to poignant reminders of time’s passing. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025

The peacekeepers are focused on enhanced patrolling capabilities, situational awareness, and community engagement. —Jean-Pierre Lacroix, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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