Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Divided into distinct parts or sections: Describes something that has been separated or partitioned into clearly defined segments or portions.
   • Constructed from separate, pre-made sections: Often used to describe objects, especially furniture, that are made from individual units that can be arranged together.

Usage

• The primary use is as an adjective to describe the state or quality of being divided into sections.
• It is often used to describe physical objects, layouts, or organizational structures.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The report was neatly sectioned into five chapters for clarity.
  • They bought a sectioned sofa that could be rearranged to fit different room layouts.
  • The city map was sectioned by district, making it easy to navigate.

Advanced Usage

• In a technical or formal context: Can describe something that has been analytically divided.
  • The data was sectioned by demographic before analysis.
• In manufacturing or design: Implies modularity or assembly from parts.
  • The sectioned display case allowed for easy transportation and setup.

Variants and Related Words

• Section (n.): A distinct part or portion of something.
  • Please read the first section of the manual.
• Sectional (adj.): Made or divided into sections; also a type of sofa.
  • They preferred a sectional couch for their living room.
• Subsection (n.): A division within a larger section.
  • Refer to subsection 4.2 for details.

Synonyms

• Divided: Separated into parts.
• Partitioned: Divided by partitions or barriers.
• Segmented: Divided into segments.
• Compartmentalized: Divided into compartments or categories.

Antonyms

• Whole: In one piece; not divided.
• Unified: Made into a single unit.
• Continuous: Without interruption or division.

Related Phrases

• To be sectioned off: To be divided or partitioned from a larger area.
  • A part of the park was sectioned off for the private event.
• To section something: The verb form meaning to divide into sections.
  • The biologist will section the tissue sample for examination under the microscope.

Adjective

1. consisting of or divided into sections
   • a sectional sofa
   • sectioned plates