Spatial

/ˈspeɪʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to, occupying, or having the character of space.

The spatial arrangement of the furniture in the room greatly influenced the flow of movement.

Pertaining to the physical space or the relationships between objects in space.

Spatial awareness is crucial for tasks such as driving or playing sports.

Relating to the position, area, or size of things.

The spatial distribution of the population is uneven across the country.

Involving the perception of relationships between objects in three-dimensional space.

Artists often develop their spatial skills to improve their ability to create realistic representations.

From Latin 'spatialis', from 'spatium' meaning 'space'.

spatial awareness

The ability to recognize and understand the space around oneself.

spatial reasoning

The capacity to visualize and manipulate spatial relationships.

space

The three-dimensional expanse in which all objects and events occur.

dimension

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.

Spatial thinking

When you're solving puzzles, you really need to use your spatial thinking.