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UK
/sˈɛkʃənəl/
]
[ US /ˈsɛkʃənəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈsɛkʃənəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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consisting of or divided into sections
a sectional sofa
sectioned plates -
related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
sectional tensions arose over slavery -
relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane)
sectional drawings
a sectional view
NOUN
- a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together
How To Use sectional In A Sentence
- Words are clear, and the hymns, presented in their entirety, are imaginatively varied in terms of solo, a cappella, sectional and tutti singing.
- With cross-sectional data it is not possible to make precise comparisons between changes in employment and economic activity over time.
- It has since developed a programme which includes a regular schedule of rehearsals, sectional workshops and concerts.
- I drew for him a sectional view of the area, indicating the staircase and plaza above.
- He added that to approach the scheme on a piecemeal sectional basis would be unacceptable and would prolong the uncertainty.
- Technically there are three kinds of peony: herbaceous, tree and intersectional. Times, Sunday Times
- This result is a particular problem for rating scales, which tend to be cross sectional, rather than longitudinal, in character.
- Bryan also officiates at the Speedo Championship sectional Series as well as the Central Zone Championships.
- At the sectional meet in November, the top four move on to the national competition.
- Interest groups, which are associated with sectionalism and the possible exercise of sanctions, appear to be inimical to ideas of reasoned discussion and the general welfare.