sectioned
|sec-tioned|
B2
/ˈsɛkʃənd/
(section)
relating to a section
Etymology
Etymology Information
'section' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sectio', where 'sect-' meant 'to cut'.
Historical Evolution
'sectio' transformed into the French word 'section', and eventually became the modern English word 'section' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cutting or division', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a distinct part or subdivision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'section'.
The document was sectioned into several parts for easier reading.
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