sector-specific
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/ˈsɛktər spəˈsɪfɪk/
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/ˈsɛktə spəˈsɪfɪk/
relating to a specific sector
Etymology
'sector-specific' originates from the combination of 'sector,' which comes from the Latin word 'sectus,' meaning 'cut' or 'division,' and 'specific,' from the Latin 'specificus,' meaning 'particular' or 'individual.'
'sector' changed from the Latin word 'sectus' to the modern English word 'sector,' and 'specific' evolved from the Latin 'specificus' to the modern English 'specific.'
Initially, 'sector' meant 'a division or section,' and 'specific' meant 'particular.' Over time, the combined term 'sector-specific' evolved to mean 'relating to a particular sector.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affecting a particular sector of the economy or a specific area of activity.
The government introduced sector-specific regulations to boost the industry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42