spatial
gb/spˈeɪʃəl/ us/spˈeɪʃəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6400
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
relating to physical space
About space and where things are, how big they are, and how they are arranged.
Vzorec užití:
spatial [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "spatial" with "special" because they sound similar. They may also think "spatial" means "about outer space" only. In fact, "spatial" is about physical space in general, not just space in the universe.
Synonyma
space-related (Less formal and less common; usually used in simple explanations rather than technical writing.)
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positional (Focuses more specifically on position rather than all aspects of space.)
Antonyma
temporal (Describes things related to time instead of space, often used in the same technical contexts.)
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nonspatial (Explicitly says that something is not related to space or position.)
Kolokace
spatial awareness
|spatial relationships
|spatial arrangement
|spatial distribution
|spatial data
|spatial organization
Témata
science
|technology
|cognition
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The study examined the spatial distribution of plants across the valley.
- Urban designers think carefully about the spatial organization of streets and public spaces.
- The map shows the spatial layout of the buildings on campus.
- We used satellite images to analyze spatial patterns in land use.
- Good spatial design can make a small apartment feel much larger.
Učební příklady
- The teacher drew a plan to show the spatial layout of the room.
- This map helps us see the spatial position of each town.
- Engineers must understand spatial distance between the buildings.
- They studied the spatial pattern of cars on the road.
- The city changed the spatial design of the park.
adjective
B2
property
2
about space-related mental skills
About how well a person can think about where things are in space and how they move or fit together.
Vzorec užití:
spatial [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "spatial awareness" only means "being careful" or "paying attention". It specifically means knowing where your body and other objects are in space. They may also not realize that "spatial" in psychology often contrasts with "verbal" abilities.
Synonyma
visual-spatial (More specific; usually used in psychology and education to stress both seeing and spatial thinking.)
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spatial-cognitive (Technical term used mainly in academic writing about mental processes.)
Antonyma
verbal (Used in psychology as the contrasting type of mental ability that deals with words and language instead of space.)
Kolokace
spatial awareness
|spatial reasoning
|spatial memory
|spatial skills
|spatial thinking
|spatial ability
Témata
cognition
|education
|psychology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Good spatial reasoning is important for careers in engineering and architecture.
- The game is designed to improve children’s spatial awareness.
- He has excellent spatial memory and can remember complex routes after one trip.
- Tests of spatial ability often involve rotating shapes in your mind.
- Video games can sometimes help develop spatial skills.
Učební příklady
- Driving a car requires good spatial awareness.
- Puzzles can help children build spatial skills.
- Her job needs strong spatial thinking.
- The test checks your spatial ability with pictures of shapes.
- Some people have better spatial memory than others.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
spatial
IPA
GB/spˈeɪʃəl/
US/spˈeɪʃəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
spa - tial (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (spa)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: spatial
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
spatial analysis
1/spˈeɪʃəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
analyzing data using location
Studying data that includes places or locations to find patterns, often using maps and software.
Příklady
- Spatial analysis showed which neighborhoods lacked green spaces.
- The team performed spatial analysis on crime data to find hotspots.
- Modern GIS tools make spatial analysis much easier for planners.
spatial awareness
1/spˈeɪʃəl əwˈɛɹnəs/
fixed phrase
ability to sense space and position
The ability to know where your body and other things are in space and how they move.
Příklady
- Good spatial awareness helps you avoid bumping into people in a crowd.
- Sports like basketball require excellent spatial awareness.
- The exercises are designed to improve children’s spatial awareness.
spatial data
1/spˈeɪʃəl dˈætə/
fixed phrase
technical
data with location information
Information that includes where things are, such as points on a map or the shape of a region.
Příklady
- The city used spatial data to plan new public transport routes.
- Spatial data from GPS devices can show how people move through a city.
- We stored the spatial data in a geographic information system.
spatial distribution
1/spˈeɪʃəl dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how things are spread in space
The way things are spread out over an area, such as where people or animals live.
Příklady
- The spatial distribution of hospitals is uneven across the country.
- Scientists studied the spatial distribution of different tree species in the forest.
- Maps can help us see the spatial distribution of air pollution.
spatial memory
1/spˈeɪʃəl mˈɛmɚi/
fixed phrase
memory of places and layouts
The ability to remember where things are and how places are arranged.
Příklady
- He has great spatial memory and never gets lost in new cities.
- Video games that involve maps can train your spatial memory.
- Spatial memory lets you find your way around your school without thinking about it.
spatial organization
1/spˈeɪʃəl ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arrangement of things in space
How a space is arranged, including where objects, rooms, or areas are placed.
Příklady
- Good spatial organization makes a kitchen easier to use.
- The museum’s spatial organization guides visitors through the exhibits.
- Office planners think about spatial organization to improve teamwork.
spatial planning
1/spˈeɪʃəl plˈænɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
planning how land and space are used
Planning how to use land and space in towns, cities, and regions, such as where to put homes, roads, and parks.
Příklady
- Spatial planning helps cities grow in a sustainable way.
- The government created a new agency responsible for national spatial planning.
- Good spatial planning can reduce traffic and protect green areas.
spatial reasoning
1/spˈeɪʃəl ɹˈizənɪŋ/
fixed phrase
thinking about shapes and space
The mental skill to think about shapes, sizes, and positions, and to solve problems using this kind of thinking.
Příklady
- Many IQ tests include tasks that measure spatial reasoning.
- Building models is a fun way to practice spatial reasoning.
- Spatial reasoning is important for jobs in engineering and design.
spatial relations
1/spˈeɪʃəl ɹilˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
how objects relate in space
How things are placed compared to each other in space, like above, below, next to, or behind.
Příklady
- Children learn basic spatial relations such as "in front of" and "behind" at an early age.
- Engineers must consider spatial relations between different parts of a machine.
- The puzzle is designed to test your understanding of spatial relations.
spatial skills
1/spˈeɪʃəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
abilities related to space and shapes
Abilities that help you understand and use space, like reading maps or imagining shapes turning.
Příklady
- Strong spatial skills can help you in science and math.
- Building with blocks is one way children develop spatial skills.
- Art, engineering, and surgery all require good spatial skills.