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sectorial

sectorial

1 8.3
Shaped like a wedge or slice of a circle
  • adjective
  • /sɛkˈtɔriəl/
: sectorial
  • The pie chart was divided into sectorial segments for each department.

Examples

  • Each sectorial section of the diagram represents a different stage in the process.

  • The building's sectorial design made efficient use of its corner location.

  • They constructed a sectorial box to study angular distribution patterns.

  • The sectorial analysis revealed interesting patterns in data.

  • We need a sectorial approach to tackle this issue effectively.

  • The architect's design included a unique sectorial approach to maximize natural light.

  • The conference focused on the sectorial implications of urban planning strategies.

Synonyms

sectoral
vssectorial
2 6.1

Relating to a part of a larger system or economy

refers to a wedge or segment shape rather than to organizational divisions

Surface Forms

sectorial positive

Morphology

sectorial = sector (transparent) = sector + ial

The adjective is a regular adjectival derivative of 'sector' with the productive suffix '-ial' meaning 'relating to or resembling a sector'.

Etymology

The word sectorial comes from sector 'a slice or part', which comes from the Latin secare 'to cut'. Think of a cut slice of a pie or circle, so sectorial means 'relating to or like that slice'.