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

At the same time, Ansu Fati, who has just recovered from an injury, probably isn't a contestant in this positional rivalry. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

After stretching but merely working out on the side with a trainer at Thursday drills, Holland was seen doing positional drills with other defensive backs Friday. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the positional spectrum, but their dual point-guard look with Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo is also unique and similarly challenging to defend. —Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

On the audio front then another great alternative are screens featuring Dolby Atmos, which offers the most precise positional available in cinema. —Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

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