sectors
|sec-tor|
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/ˈsɛktərz/
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/ˈsɛktəz/
(sector)
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 branch.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a distinct part or branch of a nation's economy or society or of a sphere of activity such as education.
The technology sector is booming.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45