cross-sectional

adjective

Definition of cross-sectionalnext
as in fragmentary

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-sectional
  1. fragmentary
  2. partial
  3. sectional
  4. local
Adjective
  • This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Where the previous constellation of images had tended toward the fragmentary, these emphasized a serial, more comprehensive approach.
    Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of fragmentary
Adjective
  • Musk and President-elect Donald Trump led the conservative rebellion against the initial plan to avert a partial shutdown, a bipartisan deal that came from negotiations between the top two Democrats and Republicans in both congressional chambers.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The partial shutdown could cause nationwide disruption to federal agencies and employees.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • Their sectional sofas are actually 40% off and ship for free.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.
    Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sectional
Adjective
  • His disappointment was brief; a local HVAC company happened to be looking for apprentices, and hired him.
    Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The menu offers a variety of items throughout the day, from local coffee and pastries for breakfast to a variety of sandwiches and salads to jollof rice and wings in later hours.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of local
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cross section

cross-sectional

cross sections

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