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midsection

 

[ ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

See also: sectioned.