Synonyms for

Spatial

Verb / ˈspeɪʃʌl / Another word for spatial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to space or the relationship between objects in space

Synonyms & similar words

nonspatial spacial geometric dimensional physical relational positional locational directional orientational topographic cartographic geographical spatiotemporal chronotopic chronometric metrical mathematical quantitative measurable calculable computable

Synonyms by register

Formal

dimensional areal volumetric topographical

Informal

roomy spacious open

Literary

celestial ethereal cosmic

Antonyms

nonspatial abstract conceptual mental imaginary unreal

Common collocations

  • spatial awareness
  • spatial reasoning
  • spatial distribution
  • spatial data
  • spatial resolution
  • spatial arrangement
  • spatial mapping

Word family

noun space
adjective spatial
adverb spatially

Usage note

Primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts. Avoid using it for general descriptions of size or openness where 'spacious' or 'large' would be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The spatial relationship between the planets in the solar system is fascinating.
  2. The artist created a spatial illusion in his painting.
  3. The GPS system relies on spatial data to navigate.
  4. The student struggled with understanding the spatial concept of volume.
  5. The urban planner used spatial analysis to design the city's transportation system.

Quotes

  • "Space is the breath of art." - Frank Lloyd Wright
  • "The spatial qualities of music are probably more vividly imaginative than any other medium." - Brian Eno
  • "The eye is a spatial organ, and it is through its spatiality that we interact with the world." - James Turrell

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