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/ˈsɛkʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
A part, piece, subdivision of anything.
A part of a document.
An act or instance of cutting.

verb

To cut, divide or separate into pieces.
To reduce to the degree of thinness required for study with the microscope.
To commit (a person, to a hospital, with or without their consent), as for mental health reasons. So called after various sections of legal acts regarding mental health.
Medical To perform a cesarean section on (someone).

Related words

Synonyms

sectio cutting slice snippet division part piece volume segment subdivision department incision plane section tranche sectional fraction sector component

Antonyms

Associated

repealed cannes offence motorway sections statute schedule freeway act shall constitution begin

Rhymes

affection connection introspection reflection predilection inflection insurrection recollection disconnection protection

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