directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or indicating direction in space:
a
: suitable for detecting the direction from which radio signals come or for sending out radio signals in one direction only
a directional antenna
b
: operating most effectively in a particular direction
a directional microphone
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
Examples of directional in a Sentence
We work with maps to improve the students' directional skills.
the directional signal lights on an automobile
The radio has a directional antenna.
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An initial investigation revealed that the vehicle allegedly struck a metal beam guardrail, hit a directional sign in the shoulder then went off the roadway and down an embankment, according to state police.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
These include a new front splitter, upgraded directional wheels, and a deployable rear wing with small endplates to increase downforce and stability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
The ability to deliver sounds to a specific listener without the need for headphones, known as directional sound, has been a long standing area of research in audio engineering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2025
Like most recent Fuji bodies, the X-M5 eschews a rear directional pad, instead using an eight-way joystick for both menu navigation and focus point manipulation.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
These include a new front splitter, upgraded directional wheels, and a deployable rear wing with small endplates to increase downforce and stability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
The ability to deliver sounds to a specific listener without the need for headphones, known as directional sound, has been a long standing area of research in audio engineering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2025
Like most recent Fuji bodies, the X-M5 eschews a rear directional pad, instead using an eight-way joystick for both menu navigation and focus point manipulation.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for directional
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“Directional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directional. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
dī-
1
: relating to or indicating direction
directional signal lights on an automobile
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
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