What is the meaning of directional?

adjective

  • Relating to or indicating directions in space.
    • usage: "a directional microphone"
  • Relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal.
    • usage: "he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science"
  • Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.
    • usage: "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
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