directional meaning and definition

DIRECTIONAL adjective

Definition of directional (adjective)

1. relating to or indicating directions in space
   • "a directional microphone"
   • antonym: omnidirectional
2. relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
   • "he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science"
3. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
   • "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
   • synonyms: directing, directive, guiding