sec·tion·al
ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
a
: of or relating to a section
b
: local or regional rather than general in character
sectional interests
2
: consisting of or divided into sections
sectional furniture
sectionally
adverb
: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations
Examples of sectional in a Sentence
Adjective
a sectional drawing of a ship
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Malia Griggs, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2025
And sectional curvature provides more detailed information about the curvature of space-time than Penrose’s and Hawking’s theorems had needed.
—Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
To create the sense of an entryway, Cole thoughtfully placed a sectional with one side parallel to the wall near the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Is the sectional suitable for particular decor styles and, if so, which?
—Malia Griggs, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2025
And sectional curvature provides more detailed information about the curvature of space-time than Penrose’s and Hawking’s theorems had needed.
—Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
Noun
For a long, narrow space, the design pro says a sectional might be needed to provide an anchoring effect, while a square room is often in need of a slightly more compact sofa that can be paired with accent chairs.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
To create the sense of an entryway, Cole thoughtfully placed a sectional with one side parallel to the wall near the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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