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Positional (adj) means Connected with where something is placed.

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Connected with where something is placed.

Describes a value that comes from how socially desirable something is, rather than from its practical usefulness.

"Regarding saving and consumption, nonpositional and positional consumption are distinguished." — Shenggen Fan, Ravi Kanbur (2014)

"Max Weber was also aware of positional considerations when he defined social status as "an effective claim to social esteem in terms of positive or negative privileges" (Weber, 1922: 305)." — Stavros A. Drakopoulos, Comparisons in Economic Thought (2016)

"Since economics is about scarcity, its study must be based on positional conflict, as indicated by the behaviour of the nouveau riche, or of poor people, who proudly demonstrate their latest smartphones or plasma TV sets." — Anastasios S. Korkotsides, Against Utility-Based Economics: On a Life-Based Approach (2013)

Focused on long-term planning and small gradual advantages, looking at the whole position rather than working out immediate tactical moves.

Describes an argument identified by its place in a function call, rather than by its name.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from position and -al.

Rhymes for positional

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What is the meaning of positional?

"positional" (adj) means connected with where something is placed.

What are the different meanings of positional?

"positional" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with where something is placed; 2. Describes a value that comes from how socially desirable something is, rather than from its practical usefulness; 3. Focused on long-term planning and small gradual advantages, looking at the whole position rather than working out immediate tactical moves.