sec·tion·al
ˈsek-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
1
a
: of or relating to a section
b
: local or regional rather than general in character
sectional interests
2
: consisting of or divided into sections
sectional furniture
sectionally
adverb
: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations
Examples of sectional in a Sentence
Adjective
a sectional drawing of a ship
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
The North’s industrialization contrasted starkly with the South’s reliance on agriculture and slave labor, leading to sectional tensions.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
The sectional meet will take place May 18 at Mt. Carmel High School.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
The North’s industrialization contrasted starkly with the South’s reliance on agriculture and slave labor, leading to sectional tensions.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sectional
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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