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

Why State Curiosity Alone Is Not Enough for Growth The spike in curiosity described in the UCLA study focuses on situational curiosity, the kind sparked by personal interests or random encounters with something new. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Still raw with a lot of the natural ability in his game, Neville brings a physicality that could earn him a roster spot to help pave running lanes in situational packaging. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025

Hyundai, Genesis, and even some Audi models are starting to include similar systems, showing that this kind of situational awareness tech is catching on. —Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025

Some of their approach will be situational, El-Ahmad said, taking into account other possible injuries or sales of current players to other clubs. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for situational

• aspirational
• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational
• conversational
• correlational
• deformational
• derivational

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