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directional

di·rec·tion·al [ di rékshən'l, dī rékshən'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to direction: showing, concerned with, or dependent on direction
Use your directional lights to indicate the way you plan to turn.

2. relating to control of something: showing or relating to the management or control of somebody's work, behavior, or way of thinking

3. indicating trend: showing the future direction in which something might go

4. electronics more efficient in one direction: more efficient in a specific direction for transmitting and receiving sound waves, nuclear particles, light, or radio waves
a directional antenna


di·rec·tion·al·i·ty [ di rèkshə nállətee, dī rèkshə nállətee ] noun
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