situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce situational (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally adverb

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The defense added an upgrade at safety, a genuine 3-4 nose tackle, a solid third inside linebacker, and two situational pass rushers — one on the interior and another on the edge — in the first three days. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025 Perception: Utilizing sensors such as cameras, LIDAR, and IoT devices, AI agents interpret surroundings to enable situational awareness. Madhu Gaganam, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Players often talk about opportunity and situational fit being critical. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025 Every team needs the perfect situational player off the bench, and Parnell was it, without question. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for situational

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of situational was in 1867

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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

situational

adjective
sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl How to pronounce situational (audio)
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
situationally adverb

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