directional

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D0244100 (dĭ-rĕk′shə-nəl, dī-)adj.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: directional training.n. A directional signal.

di·rec′tion·al′i·ty (-shə-năl′ĭ-tē) n.

directional

(dɪˈrɛkʃənəl; daɪ-) adj1. of or relating to a spatial direction2. (Electronics) electronics a. having or relating to an increased sensitivity to radio waves, sound waves, nuclear particles, etc, coming from a particular directionb. (of an aerial) transmitting or receiving radio waves more effectively in some directions than in others3. (General Physics) physics electronics a. concentrated in, following, or producing motion in a particular directionb. indicating direction4. (Clothing & Fashion) indicating the direction something, such as a fashion trend, might take: directional fashion looks. 5. indicating the direction something, such as a fashion trend, might take: directional fashion looks. diˌrectionˈality n

di•rec•tion•al

(dɪˈrɛk ʃə nl, daɪ-)

adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or indicating direction. 2. adapted for determining the direction of signals received, or for transmitting signals in a given direction: a directional antenna. 3. of, pertaining to, or providing guidance or leadership. n. 4. turn signal. [1605–15] di•rec`tion•al′i•ty, n. di•rec′tion•al•ly, adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	directional - relating to or indicating directions in space; "a directional microphone"omnidirectional - not directional; "omnidirectional antenna"
	2.	directional - relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal; "he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science"
	3.	directional - showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"directing, directive, guidingleading - going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way; "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"

Translations

方向的

direct

(diˈrekt) adjective1. straight; following the quickest and shortest way. Is this the most direct route? 迳直的，最近或最短的 2. (of manner etc) straightforward and honest. a direct answer.直率的3. occurring as an immediate result. His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager.直接的4. exact; complete. Her opinions are the direct opposite of his.正好的5. in an unbroken line of descent from father to son etc. He is a direct descendant of Napoleon.直系的 verb1. to point, aim or turn in a particular direction. He directed my attention towards the notice.指向2. to show the way to. She directed him to the station.指引3. to order or instruct. We will do as you direct. 命令，指挥 4. to control or organize. A policeman was directing the traffic; to direct a film. 指挥，导演 diˈrection (-ʃən) noun1. (the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc. What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right – I've a good sense of direction.方向2. guidance. They are under your direction.指导3. (in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc). We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.指示4. the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point. 指向diˈrectional adjective方向的diˈrective (-tiv) noun a general instruction from a higher authority about what is to be done etc. 正式的指示，指令 diˈrectly adverb1. in a direct manner. I went directly to the office.直接地2. almost at once. He will be here directly.马上diˈrectness noun直接diˈrector noun a person or thing that directs, eg one of a group of persons who manage the affairs of a business or a person who is in charge of the making of a film, play etc. He is on the board of directors of our firm; The producer and the director quarrelled about the film. 指导者，董事，导演 diˈrectory – plural diˈrectories – noun a type of book giving names and addresses etc. a telephone directory. 通信录，姓名地址录

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Synonyms for directional

adj relating to or indicating directions in space

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adj showing the way by conducting or leading

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