attitudinal

adjective

at·​ti·​tu·​di·​nal ˌa-tə-ˈtü-də-nəl How to pronounce attitudinal (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: relating to, based on, or expressive of personal attitudes or feelings
attitudinal judgment
attitudinally adverb

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According to Edwards, such attitudinal shifts can take time to translate into consumer behavior in the automotive category, because — unlike in non-durable consumer goods like beer or fast fashion — the purchase cycle occurs infrequently. Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024 As companies navigate the complexities of talent acquisition and often frantically jump from one new trend to another, embracing the kind of attitudinal clarity that Jacob's enterprises exemplify could be the key to unlocking your company's success. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Those worries surpassed accidents or injuries for the first time, marking a dramatic attitudinal shift among travelers. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 In the ever-evolving world of accessible travel, where the horizons of exploration are so often limited by systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles, a profound transformation is taking place. Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attitudinal 

Word History

Etymology

attitude + -inal (as in aptitudinal, from Latin aptitudin-, aptitudo)

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attitudinal was in 1818

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“Attitudinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attitudinal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

attitudinal

adjective
at·​ti·​tu·​di·​nal ˌat-ə-ˈt(y)üd-nəl, -ᵊn-əl How to pronounce attitudinal (audio)
: relating to, based on, or expressive of personal attitudes or feelings
attitudinal responses of college students

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