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sector

|sec/tor|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈsɛktər/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɛktə/

distinct part

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sector' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sector,' where 'sec-' meant 'to cut.'

Historical Evolution

'sector' changed from the Latin word 'sector' and eventually became the modern English word 'sector'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a cutter or a cutting instrument,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a distinct part or area.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a distinct part or area of a society, economy, or field of activity.

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

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Noun 2

a part of a circle bounded by two radii and the arc between them.

The sector of the circle was colored red.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35