directional Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or indicating directions in space
    • a directional microphone
  2. adjective relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
    • he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science
  3. adjective satellite showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
    directing; guiding; directive.
    • felt his mother's directing arm around him
    • the directional role of science on industrial progress

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