HyperDic: sectional

English > 4 senses of the word sectional:
ADJECTIVEpertsectionalrelating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane)
allsectional, sectionedconsisting of or divided into sections
allsectionalrelated or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
NOUNartifactsectionala piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together
sectional > pronunciation
Soundsseh'kshahnahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > sectional: 4 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningrelating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane).
Examples
  • "a sectional view"
  • "sectional drawings"
Spanishseccional
Nounssection(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
English > sectional: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningConsisting of or divided into sections.
Example"a sectional sofa"
Synonymsectioned
Broaderdividedseparated into parts or pieces
Spanishseccionado
English > sectional: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningRelated or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people.
Example"sectional tensions arose over slavery"
BroaderterritorialBelonging to the territory of any state or ruler
English > sectional: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together.
Broaderfurniture, piece of furniture, article of furniturefurnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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