Situational Meaning

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/
B2

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adjOf or pertaining to a particular situation or situations in general.

The decision was based on several complex situational factors.
Situational awareness is essential for safety in the workplace.
His choice of words was highly situational and dependent on context.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager's decision was based on ____ factors that changed from day to day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His reaction was largely ____, depending on the specific circumstances of the event.

Etymology tree English situation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English situational From situation + -al.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager's decision was based on ____ factors that changed from day to day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His reaction was largely ____, depending on the specific circumstances of the event.

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