1. in a way that depends on or is determined by particular circumstances or situations

Examples

• The medication’s effectiveness varies situationally based on the patient’s condition.
• Her leadership style adapts situationally to meet team needs.
• The policy should be applied situationally rather than as a blanket rule.
• His behavior changes situationally depending on who he’s with.
• The company responds situationally to market fluctuations.
• Ethics can be viewed situationally or through absolute principles.