divisional

adj, noun — 3 senses

divisional

adj

Etymology From division + -al.

1

Of or pertaining to a division.

  • Some criticism of the NHL centers on the fact the league's focus on divisional matchups can lead to two of the best squads facing off in the opening round, or earlier than expected in general.2025 March 20, Josh Gold-Smith, “Bettman: No plans to change playoff format or extend overtime”, in thescore.com:
2

Of or pertaining to the process of division.

Derived terms
divisionalize, divisionally, divisional plane, interdivisional, intradivisional, multidivisional, nondivisional, predivisional

divisional

noun

Etymology From division + -al.

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports US A playoff determining the winning team from a particular division.

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