translational

adjective

trans·​la·​tion·​al -shənᵊl How to pronounce translational (audio)
-shnəl
: of, relating to, or involving translation: such as
a
: of, consisting in, or resulting from translation from one language or system to another
translational differences in connotation
b
: of, relating to, or characterized by uniform motion in one line or direction
translationally
-shənᵊlē
-shnəl-
-li
adverb

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“Translational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translational. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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