variants
or less commonly spacial
1
: relating to, occupying, or having the character of space
2
: of, relating to, or involved in the perception of relationships (as of objects) in space
tests of spatial ability
spatial memory
Examples of spatial in a Sentence
When patients have this kind of problem, they can't feel the relationship between their body and their feet, so they must rely on visual cues to keep themselves upright. Without these cues, they lose their spatial orientation and fall.
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John Pettinato, Discover, October 2004
Williams syndrome, which was first described in 1961, results when a group of genes on one copy of chromosome 7 is deleted during embryonic development. Most people with Williams resemble each other more than they do their families, with wide-set hazel eyes, upturned noses, and wide mouths. They also share a peculiar set of mental impairments. Most stumble over the simplest spatial tasks, such as putting together a puzzle, and many not read or write beyond the level of a first grader.
—U.S. News & World Report, 15 June 1998
Several new ground-based and orbiting astronomical facilities that could provide high spatial and spectral resolution appear technologically ready for development during the next several decades.
—Robert D. Gehrz et al., Science, 25 May 1984
the spatial dimensions of a room
John Pettinato, Discover, October 2004
Williams syndrome, which was first described in 1961, results when a group of genes on one copy of chromosome 7 is deleted during embryonic development. Most people with Williams resemble each other more than they do their families, with wide-set hazel eyes, upturned noses, and wide mouths. They also share a peculiar set of mental impairments. Most stumble over the simplest spatial tasks, such as putting together a puzzle, and many not read or write beyond the level of a first grader.
—U.S. News & World Report, 15 June 1998
Several new ground-based and orbiting astronomical facilities that could provide high spatial and spectral resolution appear technologically ready for development during the next several decades.
—Robert D. Gehrz et al., Science, 25 May 1984
the spatial dimensions of a room
Recent Examples on the Web
Near And Far The Near Field Mode is suitable for use at a computer desk where spatial accuracy and proximity immersion are essential.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Waterloo’s most technical addition is their Dolby Atmos spatial audio mixing studio designed by Grammy-winning audio engineer Chad Franscovisak.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
The film will play in 16K resolution with full spatial audio using 167,000 speakers and haptic seating, according to a June press release.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 July 2025
With the Beats Solo 4, you get personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Waterloo’s most technical addition is their Dolby Atmos spatial audio mixing studio designed by Grammy-winning audio engineer Chad Franscovisak.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
The film will play in 16K resolution with full spatial audio using 167,000 speakers and haptic seating, according to a June press release.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 July 2025
With the Beats Solo 4, you get personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
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“Spatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatial. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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spatial
adjective
spa·tial
ˈspā-shəl 
1
: relating to, occupying, or having the character of space
affected with spatial disorientation
2
: of or relating to facility in perceiving relations (as of objects) in space
tests of spatial ability
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