Meaning & use
Positional
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Relating to position or the placement of something, rather than its intrinsic qualities.
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The chess grandmaster preferred a slow, positional style of play.
The company's positional advantage in the market came from its early start.
A note on using this word
Common in chess, where 'positional' play is contrasted with 'tactical' play focused on immediate combinations.
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