positional

adjective

po·​si·​tion·​al pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or fixed by position

positional astronomy

2

: involving little movement

positional warfare

3

: dependent on position or environment or context

the front-articulated \k\ in \kē\ key and the back-articulated \k\ in \kül\ cool are positional variants

positionally adverb

Examples of positional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Pats need a young edge rusher, cornerback and linebacker or safety to enter their positional rotations. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026

Castro brings lineup and positional versatility. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

But Loperfido can play all three outfield positions and Smith also had reps in center field in camp, which along with Matthews’ positional versatility will present Espada with options for how to construct his outfield in the early going. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026

Thirty teams were on-hand to see his agility and positional workout, including the Cowboys. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing positional

• benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• benign positional vertigo
• positional notation

Rhymes for positional

• additional
• conditional
• nutritional
• traditional
• transitional
• volitional
• compositional
• definitional
• depositional
• dispositional
• intuitional
• nontraditional