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situational

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənəɫ// UK //sˌɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənəl// sit·u·a·tion·al

adj. describing something that depends on the specific time, place, or set of facts you are in.

adj. relating to or determined by the specific circumstances of a particular time or place. Often used to contrast environmental factors with fixed or internal traits.


SIMPLE

The best choice is often situational.

CONTEXTUAL

Whether you should wear a suit or jeans is situational and depends entirely on the office culture.

COMPLEX

Psychologists argue that human behavior is frequently situational, meaning that even a normally honest person might act differently when faced with extreme pressure or unique environmental constraints.

Origin

From situation + -al.

Usage

Commonly used in academic and professional contexts to describe variables that change based on context.

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