1
: relating to or showing direction
We work with maps to improve the students' directional skills.
directional stability
the directional signal lights on an automobile
2
technical
: used for receiving sounds, radio signals, etc., that are coming from a particular direction
a directional microphone
The radio has a directional antenna.
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“Directional.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/directional. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.
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