sectorial

adjective

sec·​to·​ri·​al sek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce sectorial (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the shape of a sector of a circle

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Long in the making, even before Javier Milei’s government in Argentina slashed film incentives, geographic and sectorial diversification represents a turning point for Rei Pictures, aligning with a broader shift in the entertainment landscape across Latin America. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 Analysts at Bank of America Securities (BAC) recently downgraded European luxury stocks, citing sectorial slowdown into the second half of 2024 and next year. Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024 The state has put out more than 30 sectorial guidelines for business to safely reopen. Caitlin Conant, CBS News, 29 June 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sectorial was in 1803

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“Sectorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectorial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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