sectional Meaning & Definition
What Does Sectional Mean?
Sectional is an adjective that means Relating to a section. It is also used to mean Separating into sections. As a noun, it means An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa.
Quick Facts About Sectional
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɛkʃənəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | divided and sectioned |
| Plural | sectionals |
| Comparative / superlative | more sectional, most sectional |
Sectional Definition (Adjective)
- Relating to a section.
- Separating into sections.
Our new sectional couch divided into pieces, but the pieces still wouldn't fit through the door.
- Relating to conflict between areas.
The U.S. civil war can be considered a sectional dispute.
Sectional as a Noun
- An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa.
- A sectional chart, a type of map used for navigation in the air.
- A tournament or match held at the section level, typically between the regionals and the championships.
- A band sectional, in which one section of a band or orchestra practices separately.
Synonyms of Sectional
Sectional synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sectional
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sectional in a Sentence
Our new sectional couch divided into pieces, but the pieces still wouldn't fit through the door.
The U.S. civil war can be considered a sectional dispute.
Word Forms & Grammar
sectional (comparative more sectional, superlative most sectional)
sectional (plural sectionals)
Words That Rhyme With Sectional
Origin of Sectional
From section + -al.
Pronouncing Sectional
Sectional is pronounced //ˈsɛkʃənəl// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Sectional
Is sectional an adjective or a noun?
Sectional is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for sectional?
Close synonyms of sectional are divided and sectioned. See the full list of sectional synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sectional?
The plural of sectional is sectionals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sectional?
The comparative form is more sectional and the superlative form is most sectional.