German word

räumlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɔʏ̯mlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivespatial

Example

Wir müssen die räumlichen Grenzen respektieren.

We must respect the spatial boundaries.

Illustration for räumlich (spatial)

More examples

Die räumliche Nähe der Büros fördert die Zusammenarbeit.

The spatial proximity of the offices promotes collaboration.

Core concept

A map-like view of where things are positioned and how far they extend.

Common phrases

  • räumliche Anordnung

    spatial arrangement

  • räumliche Nähe

    spatial proximity

  • räumliche Trennung

    spatial separation

Similar words

lokal: Limited to a specific small place or area within a place.
regional: Relating to a broad region or district.
geographisch: Relating to geographic location or physical terrain.

Definition in German

Bezieht sich auf die Anordnung oder Ausdehnung von Dingen im Raum.

Word origin

Räumlich combines Raum, from an old Germanic word related to English room, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Räumlich takes normal adjective endings before nouns, as in räumliche Grenzen, but remains unchanged in adverbial use, as in räumlich getrennt.

Other meanings

  • spatiallyadverb
  • positionaladjective

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