locational
UK[ləʊˈkeɪʃənl]US[loʊˈkeɪʃənl]
adj
Relating to or determined by a particular place or position.
Morpheme Breakdown
location
al
location
place
al
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'locational' is a modern English formation built upon the noun 'location', which entered the language in the 16th century from Latin locatio. The Latin root locus (place, position) is traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root stlokos, a derivative of stel- meaning "to put, place, or stand". The suffix -al, of Latin origin, is a prolific adjective-forming element. Thus, the literal construction "pertaining to a place" directly informs its modern abstract meaning, describing anything determined by or connected to a specific site or position.
Analysis
Structure: location (place) + al (adjective suffix)
- location: From Latin locatio (a placing), from locare (to place), from locus (place). Functions as the core noun root.
- al: A suffix of Latin origin (-alis) used to form adjectives meaning "of, relating to, or characterized by".
Examples
The study examines the locational advantages of the new industrial park.
The game uses locational audio to create a more immersive experience.
A key factor in the business's success was its prime locational strategy.