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directional Definition

di·rec·tional (--s̸hə nəl)

adjective

  1. of, aimed at, or indicating (a specific) direction
  2. designed for radiating or receiving radio signals most effectively in one or more particular directions a directional antenna
  3. designed to pick up or send out sound most efficiently in one direction

directional Related Forms

di·rec′·tion·al·ity (--nalə tē) noun di·rec·tion·ally adverb

directional Usage Examples

Preposition: in

nature: Effectively, they are very directional in nature, producing a pronounced'sweet ' spot or focal point for the sound.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • operate: Has a sturdy ratchet operated uni directional rotating bezel, with bezel rider tabs for easy gripping.
  • have: It has a multi directional single leg stand that can be put into any position.

Modifies a noun

  • ratchet: Has a sturdy uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel in mat black.
  • coupler: Using a directional coupler, a good VSWR can then be obtained.
  • antenna: A few of the smaller sites just have two directional antennas at the top of a pole or on a shared tower.
  • signage: Access: There is good directional signage to the Museum from the main road.
  • arrow: In its simplest form children move with simple directional arrows only.
  • microphone: These high tech poles are used to enable the sound operators to reach any part of the audience with a directional microphone.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: Two highly directional antennas broadcast beams a few degrees wide.
  • fully: With comprehensive full digit Sat Nav mapping and Enigma's fully directional European Speed Camera Database.
  • very: They can also be very directional, offering fewer ideal seating positions.
  • not: It is not directional, nor does it work all of the time, or on a persons individual scent.
  • bi: The bezel and sturdy, it is bi directional and ratchet operated.
  • purely: Hence the physical movement time lies somewhere between 2 and 3 times that for a purely directional gesture.

Used with adjective complement

make: Sound sources can be made directional by the addition of the direction section above.