Definition
Southeastern describes a region located in the southeastern part of a given area. It's like dividing a compass into sections; this area lies both southward and eastward. It's not the extreme south, nor the dead east, but a blend of both. Geographically, it pinpoints a specific area within a larger region. Think of it as the 'bottom-right' corner on a map. It helps to be more specific than simply saying 'south' or 'east'.