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

The running game will be in addition to the passing game, a situational opportunity to make some magic with his legs. —Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024

Its lyrics dabble in and dart out of classic rap tropes; braggadocio has its situational benefits, but so does investigating and upending the inequities and insecurities that draw the behavior out. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024

These systems aim to enhance situational awareness and early threat detection. —Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 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