directional
adjective/dɪˈrɛkʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #8,750 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or indicating the direction in which something moves or points.
Example sentence
The pilot adjusted the directional controls to steer the aircraft through the storm.
Synonyms & related words
- navigational
- steering
- guiding
- oriented
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