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Definition of directional adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

directional

adjective
 
/dəˈrekʃənl/,
 
/daɪˈrekʃənl/
 
/dəˈrekʃənl/,
 
/daɪˈrekʃənl/
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  1. (specialist) producing or receiving signals, sound, etc. better in one particular direction
    • a directional microphone/aerial
  2. (specialist) connected with the direction in which something is moving
    • directional stability
  3. showing or influencing the latest trends in fashion
    • a directional womenswear designer
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