Sectional Meaning
/ˈsɛkʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to a section.
adjSeparating into sections.
Sentence Examples
Sami slept on the sectional couch.
Sami had expensive sectional couches.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We bought a new ____ sofa that can be easily separated into three separate pieces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sofa could be rearranged to suit different room layouts.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English section Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English sectional From section + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Instead of [...] admiring the sleek chrome and leather sectional, they had huddled in a corner."
— 2020, Brandon Taylor, Real Life, Daunt Books Originals, page 18:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We bought a new ____ sofa that can be easily separated into three separate pieces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sofa could be rearranged to suit different room layouts.