situational (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənəl/
Definition
Relating to or dependent on a specific situation or set of circumstances.
Examples
His leadership style was very situational, adapting to the needs of each team.
We need to consider the situational factors affecting the project's success.
The company's hiring process is highly situational, looking for candidates who fit the current team dynamic.
How to Use situational
- situational awareness (collocation)
- The ability to perceive, understand, and predict the environment and events within it. — "Maintaining situational awareness is crucial for soldiers on patrol."
- situational irony (collocation)
- A literary device where the outcome of a situation is significantly different from what was expected or appropriate. — "The situational irony of the situation was not lost on the audience."
- situational leadership (collocation)
- A leadership theory that suggests leaders should adapt their style based on the competence and commitment of their followers. — "The manager employed situational leadership to guide the new team member."
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