multi-directional
|mul-ti-di-rec-tion-al|
B2
/ˌmʌlti-dɪˈrɛkʃənəl/
capable of moving in many directions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-directional' originates from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'directional' from 'direction', which comes from Latin 'directio', meaning 'a making straight'.
Historical Evolution
'directional' evolved from the Latin word 'directio', and with the addition of the prefix 'multi-', it became 'multi-directional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of moving in many directions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of moving or operating in multiple directions.
The new drone is multi-directional, allowing it to navigate complex environments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45