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Directional

Dur-EH-kshuh-nuhl

/dɜːrˈɛkʃʌnʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

directional

Dictionary meaning

Showing the way by conducting or leading.

Examples

  • A directional microphone.
  • The science advocate tried to explain the directional trends of modern science.

Synonyms: directing

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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