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spatially

 

[ หˆspeษช.สƒษ™l.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in geography

Relating to space or the relationship of objects within a given space. It refers to the physical dimension of space and how objects are arranged within it.

Synonyms

geographically, topographically.

Examples of usage

  • The map displayed the spatial distribution of population in the region.
  • The spatial arrangement of the furniture in the room was carefully planned.
Context #2 | Adverb

in computer science

Referring to the physical arrangement of data in computer memory or storage devices. It involves the placement and organization of data to optimize efficiency and access speed.

Synonyms

organizationally, structurally.

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Word Description / Examples
spatially

Use 'spatially' when referring to things related to space or physical dimensions.

  • The artwork is spatially arranged to lead the viewer's eyes in a particular direction.
  • The maze is spatially complex, with twists and turns on every corner.
structurally

Use 'structurally' when discussing the physical construction or arrangement of something, often referring to buildings or complex systems.

  • The bridge is structurally sound, with reinforced supports added to each side.
  • Structurally, the novel is divided into three distinct parts, each exploring a different theme.
organizationally

Use 'organizationally' when talking about the way things are arranged within an organization or system, typically focusing on administrative or hierarchical structure.

  • Organizationally, the company has undergone significant changes to improve efficiency.
  • The project was handled organizationally, ensuring that each department knew their roles.

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm aims to improve the spatial locality of data access for faster processing.
  • Spatially organizing the files on the hard drive can enhance performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "spatially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espacialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรคumlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara spasial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพั€ะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestrzennie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉบ้–“็š„ใซ (ใใ†ใ‹ใ‚“ใฆใใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spatialement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espacialmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mekansal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฐ„์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุงู†ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostorovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priestorovo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉบ้—ดไธŠ (kลngjiฤn shร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostorsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบmlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃั–ัั‚ั–ะบั‚ั–ะบ ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ แƒชแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™kan baxฤฑmฤฑndan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espacialmente

Etymology

The word 'spatially' is derived from the adjective 'spatial,' which comes from the Latin word 'spatium' meaning 'space' or 'room.' The concept of space has been central to various fields like geography, computer science, and architecture, leading to the development of the adverb 'spatially' to describe relationships within physical and abstract spaces.

See also: space, spacecraft, spacefarer, spacer, spaces, spaceship, spacing, spacious, spatial, workspace.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,234, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.