The meaning of DIRECTIONAL is of, relating to, or indicating direction in space. How to use directional in a sentence.

(Definition of directional from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. Of or indicating direction: an automobile's directional lights. 2. Electronics Capable of receiving or sending signals in one direction only. 3. Relating to guidance in effort, behavior, or thought: …

a purpose or guiding orientation; focus:[uncountable] He seems to lack direction in his life. di•rec•tion•al, adj. [before a noun]: I turned on the car's right directional signal. See -rect-.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective directional, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 24, 2025 · Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.

Directional definition: Of or indicating direction.

Directional refers to something related to or indicating the direction in which something is moving or facing. It generally has the characteristics or properties of being oriented or moving towards a …

Mar 11, 2016 · DIRECTIONAL definition: of, relating to, or indicating direction in space. See examples of directional used in a sentence.

Directional means relating to the direction in which something is pointing or going.