Meaning

Relating to a section..

Definitions by Sense

1. Relating to a section.
2. Separating into sections.
3. Relating to conflict between areas.
4. An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa.
5. (aviation) A sectional chart, a type of map used for navigation in the air.
6. (sports) A tournament or match held at the section level, typically between the regionals and the championships.
7. (music) A band sectional, in which one section of a band or orchestra practices separately.

Example Sentences

Our new sectional couch divided into pieces, but the pieces still wouldn't fit through the door.

The U.S. civil war can be considered a sectional dispute.

Instead of [...] admiring the sleek chrome and leather sectional, they had huddled in a corner.

Word Forms

• more sectional
• most sectional
• sectionals

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When Should You Use Sectional?

Use sectional when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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