Midsection: meaning, definitions and examples

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midsection

[ ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən ]

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anatomy

The middle part of an object or body, especially the waist or torso.

Synonyms

middle, torso, waist

Examples of usage

She had a tattoo on her midsection.
He felt a sharp pain in his midsection during the race.

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fashion

The area of clothing that covers the waist and hips.

Synonyms

hip region, midriff, waist area

Examples of usage

The dress had a fitted midsection.
She wore a belt to emphasize her midsection.

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architecture

The central part of a building, typically between the wings or extensions.

Synonyms

center, core, middle

Examples of usage

The grand staircase led up from the midsection of the mansion.
The atrium was located in the midsection of the office building.

Translations

Translations of the word "midsection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seção média

🇮🇳 मध्य भाग

🇩🇪 Mittelteil

🇮🇩 bagian tengah

🇺🇦 середня частина

🇵🇱 środkowa część

🇯🇵 中央部分

🇫🇷 section médiane

🇪🇸 sección media

🇹🇷 orta bölüm

🇰🇷 중앙 부분

🇸🇦 قسم الوسط

🇨🇿 střední část

🇸🇰 stredná časť

🇨🇳 中段

🇸🇮 srednji del

🇮🇸 miðhluti

🇰🇿 орта бөлім

🇬🇪 შუა ნაწილი

🇦🇿 orta hissə

🇲🇽 sección media

Word origin

The word 'midsection' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'mid-' (middle) and 'section'. It is commonly used in anatomy, fashion, and architecture to refer to the central or middle part of something, whether it's the body, clothing, or a building.