directional
|di/rec/tion/al|
B2
/dɪˈrɛkʃənəl/
(direction)
guidance or path
Etymology
Etymology Information
'directional' originates from the Latin word 'directio,' where 'direct-' meant 'to guide or lead.'
Historical Evolution
'directio' transformed into the Old French word 'direction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'directional.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guide or lead,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to direction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or indicating the direction in which something is moving or facing.
The car has directional headlights that adjust to the road.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 06:06