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

How much do the Twins value/teach positional flexibility for prospects in the minors? —Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025

The Colts’ Richardson pick is a good example of how forcing a positional need — when the near-universal evaluation does not justify the investment — can set an organization back. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025

The Jets have a lot of positional needs, including quarterback, as the future of Aaron Rodgers in New York is up in the air. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

The Red Sox certainly prize defensive versatility and positional flexibility. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2025

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