sections
|sec-tion|
/ˈsɛk.ʃənz/
(section)
relating to a section
Etymology
'section' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sectiō', from the verb 'secāre' meaning 'to cut'.
'section' changed from Latin 'sectiō' into Old French and Middle English forms (borrowed via Old French), eventually becoming the modern English word 'section'.
Initially, it meant 'a cutting' or 'an act of cutting'; over time it evolved to mean 'a distinct part or division' as well as retained technical senses like 'a slice' in anatomy and botany.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a distinct part or subdivision of something (for example, a book, building, or organization).
The magazine's sections include news, sports, and lifestyle.
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Noun 2
a separate area within a larger place (for example, seating sections in a stadium or labeled parts of a store).
Please sit only in the sections assigned on your ticket.
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Noun 3
an act or instance of cutting; a piece cut off (used in anatomy, botany, or technical contexts).
The lab prepared thin sections of the tissue for microscope examination.
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Last updated: 2025/12/16 03:17