Situational: meaning, definitions and examples

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situational

 

[ หŒsษชtสƒuหˆeษชสƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

current circumstance

Situational refers to something that is dependent on or influenced by a particular set of circumstances. It often describes conditions, behaviors, or events that change based on the context they are in.

Synonyms

conditional, contextual, contingent.

Examples of usage

  • The effectiveness of the new policy is purely situational.
  • Her reaction was situational, based on the people around her.
  • In a situational comedy, the humor often arises from the characters' reactions to their environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "situational" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น situacional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟเคœเคจเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช situativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ situasional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‚ัƒะฐั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sytuacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šถๆณใซๅฟœใ˜ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท situationnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ situacional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durumsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒํ™ฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธุฑููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ situational

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ situacionรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๅขƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ situacijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐstรฆรฐubundin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ะดะฐะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ situasiya ilษ™ baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ situacional

Etymology

The word 'situational' is derived from the Latin word 'situatio', which means 'a placing, position'. First appearing in English in the early 20th century, it has evolved to describe scenarios or contexts relating to specific circumstances or events. The term gained traction in various fields such as psychology, drama, and sociology, particularly in discussions regarding behavior that is influenced by the environment or context in which it occurs. Its usage has broadened to include discussions in education, business, and interpersonal relations, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and adaptability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,685, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.