midsection
|mid/sec/tion|
B2
/ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/
central part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'midsection' originates from the combination of 'mid-' meaning 'middle' and 'section' meaning 'part or division'.
Historical Evolution
'midsection' was formed in modern English by combining 'mid' and 'section'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the middle part of any object, but it has become more commonly associated with the human torso.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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