positional

adjective

po·​si·​tion·​al pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of, relating to, or fixed by position

positional astronomy

2

: involving little movement

positional warfare

3

: dependent on position or environment or context

the front-articulated \k\ in \kē\ key and the back-articulated \k\ in \kül\ cool are positional variants

positionally adverb

Examples of positional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first-year Washington coach wasn’t solely responsible for helping the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft become a standout, regardless of positional importance. —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

The Astros acquired Isaac Paredes in the Tucker deal from the Cubs, but his positional versatility still left the door open for Bregman. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

His positional flexibility allows the club to pursue a variety of trade and free agent alternatives. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

At the same time, Ansu Fati, who has just recovered from an injury, probably isn't a contestant in this positional rivalry. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing positional

• benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• benign positional vertigo
• positional notation