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positional


Meanings
  • adjective

    relating to or determining a position or location

  • adjective

    used or serving to indicate or establish position or rank


Synonyms

locational
Rhymes
Words rhyming with positional
position , emotion , motion , relation
Variants
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positional , positionally , positional notation , positional notations , benign paroxysmal positional vertigo , benign positional vertigo
Etymology
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from the Latin 'positio' meaning 'a placing' or 'a putting'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'positional' is often used in sports to describe the position of a player on the field.

  2. In mathematics, 'positional notation' is used to represent numbers using a place value system.


Related Concepts
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  1. location: Refers to a place or position in space, often used interchangeably with 'position'. For example, 'The book is on the table, which is its location.'

  2. positionality: Refers to one's social position or perspective, often used in critical race theory and feminist studies. For example, 'As a woman of color, I occupy a unique positionality in society.'


Culture
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In literature, 'positional' is often used to describe characters or situations where position or rank plays a significant role. For example, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs take on human-like positions of power and control.

How to Memorize "positional"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map or a grid, where each item has a specific position. This can help you remember that 'positional' refers to position or location.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'positional' with the word 'location'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Try creating a mnemonic phrase like 'Positions are key, remember positionality' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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