cross-sectional
|cross-sec-tion-al|
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/ˌkrɔːsˈsɛkʃənəl/
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/ˌkrɒsˈsɛkʃənəl/
relating to a cross-section
Etymology
'cross-sectional' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'sectional', where 'cross' refers to 'across' and 'sectional' pertains to 'sections'.
'cross-sectional' evolved from the combination of 'cross' and 'sectional' in English, maintaining its meaning related to sections across a plane.
Initially, it meant 'relating to a section across a plane', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or representing a cross-section, often used in the context of studies or analyses that involve examining a sample at one specific point in time.
The cross-sectional study provided insights into the population's health at a single point in time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41