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sections

 

[ ˈsɛkʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study

Separate parts of a written work, speech, or broadcast dealing with a particular subject or consisting of a particular type of material.

Synonyms

category, division, segment

Examples of usage

  • Please refer to the sports section for the latest news on the game.
  • I found an interesting article in the lifestyle section of the magazine.
Context #2 | Noun

construction

A distinct part or block in which a building is divided, especially one that is separate from others.

Synonyms

compartment, part, segment

Examples of usage

  • We live in the residential section of the apartment complex.
  • The commercial section of the building includes shops and offices.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A distinct part of a piece of music, such as a repeated phrase.

Synonyms

division, part, segment

Examples of usage

  • The violin section played a beautiful melody in the concert.
  • The brass section added power to the symphony.

Translations

Translations of the word "sections" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seções

🇮🇳 अनुभाग

🇩🇪 Abschnitte

🇮🇩 bagian

🇺🇦 розділи

🇵🇱 sekcje

🇯🇵 セクション

🇫🇷 sections

🇪🇸 secciones

🇹🇷 bölümler

🇰🇷 섹션

🇸🇦 أقسام

🇨🇿 sekce

🇸🇰 sekcie

🇨🇳 部分

🇸🇮 oddelki

🇮🇸 hlutar

🇰🇿 бөлімдер

🇬🇪 განყოფილებები

🇦🇿 bölmələr

🇲🇽 secciones

Etymology

The word 'sections' originated from the Latin word 'sectio' meaning a cutting or division. Over time, the term evolved to refer to distinct parts or divisions within various contexts such as literature, construction, and music. The concept of sections has been integral to organizing and categorizing information in different fields.

See also: dissect, dissection, intersect, secant, sect, sectarian, section, sector.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,044, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.