adjective
- not oriented toward or limited to a particular direction; operating or functioning equally in all directions
- lacking a clear sense of purpose, goal, or intended outcome
Usage: common in technical and scientific contexts
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The nondirectional microphone picks up sound from all around the room.
- A nondirectional antenna broadcasts its signal equally in every direction.
- His nondirectional approach to the project left the team confused about priorities.
- The company's nondirectional strategy failed to address market demands.
- Nondirectional lighting in the studio creates a soft, even glow.
- Without clear goals, the discussion became nondirectional and unproductive.