spatial
ˈspeɪʃəl
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Definition of spatial - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
space-relatedTECH.relating to space or the occupation of spaceTECH.
  • The spatial arrangement of furniture can affect room functionality.
dimensional geospatial
2.
object relationshipsTECH.pertaining to the relationships between objects in terms of distance and directionTECH.
  • Spatial awareness is crucial for navigating through crowded areas.
geospatial positional
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Expressions with spatial

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ability to notice positions and distances of objects in surrounding space
Good spatial awareness helps drivers judge gaps between cars accurately.
public process of deciding how land and space are arranged and used
The city invested in spatial planning to manage future growth and transport needs.
positioning of items relative to each other
The spatial arrangement of the exhibits enhanced the museum experience.
how something is placed in space
The spatial relation of the planets is fascinating.
rate at which object details vary in space
Higher spatial frequency in the image reveals finer details.
mental ability to notice and understand positions and distances in space
Good spatial perception helps drivers judge gaps between moving cars.

Origin of spatial

Latin, spatium (space)

Terms with spatial included in their meaning

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belowprep.
position
lower in spatial position than something else
spatial relation
located directly ahead of, or within someone's view or presence
spatial midpoint
area approximately central within a region
spatial position
situated on an outer surface, not in the inner or central area
overprep.
spatial
across or spanning a distance or area
spatial
in a place far away from something
spatial position
show something is physically located directly before someone
upwardadv.
spatial position
in the upper parts or above

Examples of spatial in a sentence

  • The spatial design of the park is impressive.
  • The architect's design emphasized spatial relationships.
  • Spatial reasoning is tested in many IQ assessments.

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  1. French:spatial, ...
  2. German:räumlich, ...
  3. Italian:spaziale, ...
  4. Spanish:espacial, ...
  5. Portuguese:espacial, ...
  6. Chinese:空间的, 空间关系的, ...
  7. Japanese:空間的な, 空間認識, ...
  8. Arabic:فراغي, مَكانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶרְחָבִי, ...
  10. Russian:пространственный, пространственное восприятие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:просторовий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थानिक, दूरी और दिशा संबंधी, ...
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