situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation

2

: of or relating to situation ethics

situationally adverb

Examples of situational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, cultural or situational factors might play a role, as some environments reward conformity and agreement over individuality and debate. —Quora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

In each of those years, their situational hitting has also suffered, with the team batting just .212 with runners in scoring position over the last three postseasons. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024

While this behavior might be superficially associated with narcissism, such a leap to extremes oversimplifies human behavior and ignores the personal experiences, coping mechanisms, and situational contexts that shape it. —Quora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

There’s also a need for situational awareness, especially when facing a team like the Pacers that lives and dies by the three. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances

situational impotence

situational hypertension

situationally

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adverb