Positionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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positionally

[ pəˈzɪʃənəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a specific location or sequence

Positionally refers to something being in a particular place or order in relation to other things.

Synonyms

locatively, sequentially, spatially

Examples of usage

It is important to stack the boxes positionally to ensure stability.
She arranged the books positionally on the shelf according to size.
The chess pieces were positioned positionally on the board for the game to begin.

^{Context #2}

in terms of a job or role

Positionally can also refer to something relating to a specific job or role within a company or organization.

Synonyms

job-wise, officially, professionally

Examples of usage

He was promoted positionally to the head of the department.
She was positionally responsible for the project's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "positionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 posicionalmente

🇮🇳 स्थिति से

🇩🇪 positionell

🇮🇩 secara posisi

🇺🇦 позиційно

🇵🇱 pozycjonalnie

🇯🇵 位置的に (いちてきに)

🇫🇷 positionnellement

🇪🇸 posicionalmente

🇹🇷 pozisyonel olarak

🇰🇷 위치적으로 (위치적으로)

🇸🇦 موضعياً

🇨🇿 pozicionálně

🇸🇰 pozicionálne

🇨🇳 位置上 (wèizhì shàng)

🇸🇮 pozicijsko

🇮🇸 stöðubundið

🇰🇿 позициялық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 პოზიციურად

🇦🇿 mövqeyə görə

🇲🇽 posicionalmente

Word origin

The word 'positionally' is derived from the word 'position' which originated from the Latin word 'positio' meaning 'a placing, position, or condition'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the spatial or relational location of something. Over time, it has also come to be used in a professional context to denote a specific job or role within an organization.