sectional

/ˈsɛkʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a particular section or group within a larger whole, especially a region or part of a country.
    • Sectional interests often conflict with the needs of the entire nation.
    • The company's sectional policies varied from one branch to another.
    • The debate revealed deep sectional differences between the northern and southern states.
  2. Made up of separate sections that can be arranged in different ways.
    • They installed sectional garage doors that open in panels.
    • The sectional bookcase came in three pieces that fit together perfectly.
    • We bought a sectional sofa that can be rearranged into different seating configurations.
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noun
  1. A piece of furniture, especially a sofa, made up of separate sections that can be arranged in different ways.
    • We bought a large gray sectional for the family room.
    • The sectional has a recliner on one end and a chaise on the other.
    • She arranged the sectional in an L-shape to face the television.
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