directional

Other forms: directionally

Definitions of directional
  1. adjective
    relating to or indicating directions in space
    “a directional microphone”
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    antonyms:
    omnidirectional
    not directional
  2. adjective
    relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
    “he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science”
  3. adjective
    showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
    “the directional role of science on industrial progress”
    synonyms: directing, directive, guiding
    leading
    going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
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