positional


po·si·tion

P0463900 (pə-zĭsh′ən)n.1. A place or location.2. a. The right or appropriate place: The bands are in position for the parade's start.b. A strategic area occupied by members of a force: The troops took up positions along the river.3. a. The way in which something is placed: the position of the clock's hands.b. The arrangement of body parts; posture: a standing position.c. In ballet, any of the five arrangements of the arms and feet in which the legs are turned out from the pelvis.4. An advantageous place or location: jockeys maneuvering for position.5. A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances: in a position to bargain.6. A point of view or attitude on a certain question: the mayor's position on taxes.7. Social standing or status; rank.8. A post of employment; a job.9. a. Sports The area for which a particular player is responsible.b. The arrangement of the pieces or cards at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or bridge.10. a. The act or process of positing.b. A principle or proposition posited.11. a. A commitment to buy or sell a given amount of securities or commodities.b. The amount of securities or commodities held by a person, firm, or institution.c. The ownership status of a person's or institution's investments.tr.v. po·si·tioned, po·si·tion·ing, po·si·tions 1. To put in place or position.2. To determine the position of; locate.
[Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō, positiōn-, from positus, past participle of pōnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
po·si′tion·al adj.po·si′tion·al·ly adv.po·si′tion·er n.
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Adj.1.positional - of or relating to or determined by position
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