sectional
sectional Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Made up of distinct sections or modular parts that may be combined or separated.
"The mechanic installed a sectional overhead door in the new garage."
Relating or restricted to the narrow interests of a particular group, class, or geographic region rather than the whole community.
"Political leaders worked to overcome sectional rivalries and unite the country."
Showing a view of an object or structure as it would appear if cut straight through along a plane.
"The architectural blueprints included a detailed sectional drawing of the foundation."
• noun
North American An upholstered sofa made in two or more separate modular units that can be arranged together in various configurations.
"They bought a large leather sectional that fit neatly into the corner of the living room."
American A regional athletic competition or qualifying tournament among schools or teams within a designated geographic section.
"The high school basketball team won their sectional and advanced to the state finals."
A rehearsal for a specific instrumental or vocal section of an orchestra, band, or choir rather than the full ensemble.
"The conductor scheduled an extra strings sectional before the Friday evening concert."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century from 'section' (from Latin sectio, meaning 'a cutting' or 'division', from secare, 'to cut') and the adjectival suffix '-al'.