sectional

sectional Definition

sec·tional (sek′s̸hən əl)

adjective

of a section
of, characteristic of, or devoted to a given section or district; regional
made up of or divided into sections or parts that may be used as separate units, as a sofa

noun

a sectional sofa, bookcase, etc.

sectional Related Forms

sec′·tion·ally adverb

sectional Synonyms

modif.

partial, exclusive, narrow, selfish, local, regional, separate, divided.

Antonyms whole*, in one piece, united.

sectional Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

rehearsal: The members of Sonar Brass took sectional rehearsals for the three bands.
anatomy: Provided by University of Iowa Health Care, this multimedia textbook provides a high-quality color atlas of sectional anatomy in the axial plane.
sofa: Different styles and types of fabric or leather sofa include chesterfields, sectional sofas, reclining sofas, futons and sofa beds.
imaging: Iain further developed his interest in cross sectional imaging with 3 years at the University of Sheffield MRI Unit.
map: Later sectional maps also have a larger Shell logo, located above the key map.
garage: The Volunteer Fire Station, consists of a concrete slab sectional garage set back off the main road running through the town.

Modifying Another Word

not: Due to the loose interlocking log ( not sectional ) construction, a level concrete or paved base is required to enable installation.
only: Without science, there were only sectional working class political movements; only through scientific analysis could the general interests be laid bare.

Used with adjective complement

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