directional

• Qui concerne une direction ou qui indique une direction ; utilisé pour décrire ce qui montre le chemin ou ce qui est conçu pour une orientation particulière.

Relating to or indicating direction; used to describe something that shows the way or is designed for a specific orientation.

1. Relating to spatial directionB2formal

   Concerned with or indicating a direction in space, such as north, south, left, or right.

   directionnel (relatif à l’espace)

   • The map provides directional arrows for hikers.
   • A directional antenna focuses signals in one direction.
   • The car's directional signals indicate a turn.

2. Relating to a nonspatial goalC1formal

   Pertaining to direction toward a goal or objective that is not physical or spatial.

   directionnel (relatif à un but non spatial)

   • The company needs a more directional strategy for growth.
   • Her career path has a clear directional focus on education.
   • The policy provides directional guidance for future decisions.

   Synonymesgoal-directedpurposiveteleological

3. Guiding or leadingC1formal

   Serving to show the way, conduct, or impose a direction on something or someone.

   qui indique une direction

   • The teacher played a directional role in the project.
   • A directional leader helps the team stay on track.
   • The manual offers directional instructions for assembly.

   Synonymesdirectingdirectiveguidingleadingnavigationalorientingsteering