Is It Spacial or Spatial?

The Collins English Dictionary also lists spacial as a variant of spatial, so does the Oxford Advanced. Spatial is then the prefered option and spacial an acceptable alternative.

Why is it spatial and not spacial?

Meaning "of or relating to space" is from 1857. Related: Spatially. The historical reason why spatial is usually written that way is simply its origins in the Latin word spatium. This evokes the question of why "space" isn't "spate."

How do you use spatial in a sentence?

Examples of 'spatial' in a sentence spatial
  1. The rhythms of the text are as much spatial as temporal. ...
  2. You can park in the tightest spot but behind a pushchair your spatial awareness disappears. ...
  3. Terrible spatial awareness and sense of direction.
  4. My spatial awareness is better than most men.
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