Definition of spatial in English:
spatial
(also spacial)
adjective ˈspeɪʃ(ə)lˈspeɪʃəl
Relating to or occupying space.
the spatial distribution of population
Example sentencesExamples
- Her work requires vast material accumulations that are vividly tactile and spatial.
- The spatial qualities of sound can be exploited heavily to define an environment.
- Eventually they realised this was caused by limited physical spatial hand activity.
- The entire urban economy becomes distorted, as does the spatial structure of cities.
- Also, left-handed men and women are likely to have less well developed spacial awareness, suggesting that they may be more prone to accidents such as car crashes.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin spatium 'space' + -al.
Rhymes
abbatial, craniofacial, facial, fascial, glacial, interracial, multiracial, palatial, primatial, racial
Definition of spatial in US English:
spatial
(also spacial)
adjectiveˈspāSHəlˈspeɪʃəl
Relating to or occupying space.
the spatial distribution of population
Example sentencesExamples
- The entire urban economy becomes distorted, as does the spatial structure of cities.
- Also, left-handed men and women are likely to have less well developed spacial awareness, suggesting that they may be more prone to accidents such as car crashes.
- Eventually they realised this was caused by limited physical spatial hand activity.
- The spatial qualities of sound can be exploited heavily to define an environment.
- Her work requires vast material accumulations that are vividly tactile and spatial.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin spatium ‘space’ + -al.