sectionally
|sec-tion-al-ly|
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/ˈsɛkʃənəli/
(sectional)
divided into sections
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sectional' originates from the Latin word 'sectio', meaning 'a cutting or division'.
Historical Evolution
'Sectio' transformed into the English word 'section', and eventually became the adjective 'sectional', with 'sectionally' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cutting or division', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to sections'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40