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sectional

The correct spelling is sectional.

How to pronounce sectional

noun

IPA: /ˈsɛkʃənəl/

Say it like: Sec-sho-nal

The correct spelling is sectional. An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa For example: "Our new sectional couch divided into pieces, but the pieces still wouldn't fit through the door."

Usage Examples

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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa
  2. 2.A tournament or match held at the section level, typically between the regionals and the championships
  3. 3.A band sectional, in which one section of a band or orchestra practices separately

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to a section.
  2. 2.Separating into sections.
  3. 3.Relating to conflict between areas.

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