positional
|po-si-tion-al|
B2
/pəˈzɪʃənl/
(position)
location or role
Etymology
Etymology Information
'positional' originates from the Latin word 'positio', where 'posit-' meant 'placed'.
Historical Evolution
'positio' transformed into the French word 'position', and eventually became the modern English word 'position' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of placing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or determined by the position of something.
The positional advantage of the team was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 09:56