English adjective: directional | |||
1. | directional relating to or indicating directions in space | ||
Samples | A directional microphone. | ||
Antonyms | omnidirectional | ||
2. | directional relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal | ||
Samples | He tried to explain the directional trends of modern science. | ||
3. | directional showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | ||
Samples | Felt his mother's directing arm around him. The directional role of science on industrial progress. | ||
Synonyms | directing, directive, guiding | ||
Similar | leading | ||
Antonyms | following | ||