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- [dih-rek-shuh-nl, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛk ʃə nl, daɪ-/
- /daɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rek-shuh-nl, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛk ʃə nl, daɪ-/
Definitions of directional word
- adjective directional of, relating to, or indicating direction in space. 1
- adjective directional Radio. adapted for determining the direction of signals received, or for transmitting signals in a given direction: a directional antenna. 1
- adjective directional of, relating to, or providing guidance or leadership. 1
- noun directional Relating to or indicating the direction in which someone or something is situated, moving, or developing. 1
- adjective directional indicating a direction 1
- adjective directional guiding, directing 1
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Origin of directional
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; direction + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Directional
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
directional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
directional usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for directional
adjective directional
- maneuvering — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- steering — Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
- turning — a movement of partial or total rotation: a slight turn of the handle.
- guiding — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- indicator — a person or thing that indicates.
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