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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
In high school, Jillian Huerter guided her team to back-to-back New York sectional championships.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
The Mustangs came from behind with a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth and held on to claim their fourth sectional title in a row, edging Steele Canyon 4-3 Friday night in the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 final at UCSD.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
In high school, Jillian Huerter guided her team to back-to-back New York sectional championships.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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