situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally
adverb
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Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Willis was getting into a groove as the Dolphins put the offense and defense against each other for a situational end-of-half drive.
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The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Willis was getting into a groove as the Dolphins put the offense and defense against each other for a situational end-of-half drive.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
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