sectional

[ sek-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. pertaining or limited to a particular section; local or regional:

   sectional politics.

2. composed of several independent sections:

   a sectional sofa.

3. of or relating to a section:

   a sectional view of the machine.

noun

1. a sofa composed of several independent sections that can be arranged individually or in various combinations.

sectional

/ ˈsɛkʃənəl /

adjective

1. composed of several sections
2. of or relating to a section

Derived Forms

• ˈsectionally, adverb

Other Words From

• section·al·ly adverb
• multi·section·al adjective
• non·section·al adjective
• non·section·al·ly adverb
• un·section·al adjective
• un·section·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sectional¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; section + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Anyone can buy a secondhand L-shaped sectional on Facebook Marketplace, but snagging a curved couch involves more capital, effort and taste.

From Los Angeles Times

If it’s a smaller room, maybe a sectional would do the trick.

From Seattle Times

“Invest in comfortable seating like recliners or a large sectional sofa that will fit all of your fellow basketball fans,” McCormick said.

From Seattle Times

Anyone can buy a secondhand L-shaped sectional on Facebook Marketplace, but snagging a curved couch involves more capital, effort and taste.

From Los Angeles Times

The TV, the big worn sectional couch, Mom’s plants, and the photograph of me and Nadia when I was just a baby, blown up larger than life and hanging in the dining area.

From Literature

Related Words

• factional