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Definition of directional

directional

/dəˈrɛk.ʃən.əl/
di · rec · tion · al
Adverb:directionally
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Plural:directionals
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directional Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, indicating, or determining the direction in which someone or something is situated or moving.

Example

"Clear directional signs were posted along the highway to guide drivers to the airport."

2

Operating, transmitting, or receiving signals most effectively in one particular direction (especially of an antenna, microphone, or loudspeaker).

Example

"The sound engineer used a directional microphone to capture the speaker's voice while blocking out crowd noise."

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• noun

1

American A flashing light on a motor vehicle used to indicate that the vehicle is about to turn or change lanes.

Example

"He forgot to put on his directional before turning into the driveway."

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• Nearby Words

direct
directedness
direction
directional
directionally
directionless
directive

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Directional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/directional
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