positional
adjective
po·si·tion·al
pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or fixed by position
positional astronomy
2
: involving little movement
positional warfare
3
: dependent on position or environment or context
the front-articulated \k\ in \kē\ key and the back-articulated \k\ in \kül\ cool are positional variants
positionally
adverb
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Paige offers some positional flexibility, and he’s got special teams experience, which could be an appealing asset.
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Barrero's positional flexibility seemingly was the determining factor, with Siani also in Memphis and the concern of a potential recurring injury to Winn.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
However, sometimes positional headaches are caused by serious health conditions, such as a tumor or a spinal fluid leak.14 Discuss your symptoms with a healthcare provider if your position triggers headaches or significantly affects the severity of your headaches.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit also cites the municipality of Henry County, saying law enforcement should be trained to know the risks of positional asphyxia, which family says led to Russell’s death.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Barrero's positional flexibility seemingly was the determining factor, with Siani also in Memphis and the concern of a potential recurring injury to Winn.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
However, sometimes positional headaches are caused by serious health conditions, such as a tumor or a spinal fluid leak.14 Discuss your symptoms with a healthcare provider if your position triggers headaches or significantly affects the severity of your headaches.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit also cites the municipality of Henry County, saying law enforcement should be trained to know the risks of positional asphyxia, which family says led to Russell’s death.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Positional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positional. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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