Origin: Latin suffix -al
Directional has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.
"The flashing red light on the car served as a directional indicator showing it was about to make a sharp left turn."
In plain English: A directional is something that shows which way to go.
"The directional showed us exactly where to go on our hike."
Usage: As a noun, directional refers to an indicator like a turn signal or arrowhead rather than the concept of moving toward something. Use this term specifically for physical devices designed to show orientation instead of abstract ideas about guidance.
relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
"he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science"
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"
Indicating direction.
"The directional arrow on the map points clearly toward the nearest exit."
This word is formed from the noun direction and the suffix -al. It was created to describe something that relates to or indicates a specific path or course.