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
  • Ethiopians have welcomed Abiy’s promises to end the Meles regime’s sometimes heavy-handed repression of political rights, but the country is now wrestling with the fragmentary pressures of ethnic politics that Meles managed to contain.
    Terrence Lyons, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Advertisement Books Pedro Almodóvar’s first book, like his movies, blends reality and fiction: ‘A fragmentary autobiography’ Sept. 16, 2024 As Roberts describes in cringey detail in the book, his fall from grace came a little bit at a time, then all at once.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of fragmentary
Adjective
  • The Grizzlies were already without star guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since suffering pelvic muscle strains and subluxation (partial dislocation) in his right hip in last week’s matchup against the Lakers, Desmond Bane (strained right oblique) and GG Jackson (right foot surgery recovery).
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Interest expense decreased to $19 million from $34 million, reflecting partial debt repayment.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • Walmart has deals on area rugs, towel sets, and throw pillows starting at just $12, as well as major markdowns on furniture, like this sectional sofa that’s over $100 off and the entertainment system shoppers say is amazing quality.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Save $782 on this modular sectional sofa that is easy to assemble, according to shoppers.
    Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of sectional
Adjective
  • More than a third of Sedona’s homes have become short-term rentals, and the city government and other local agencies have become consumed with how to manage the influx of visitors—and how to infuse education on respectful public land use.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Expected to be open by October 2025, Ainsley’s Spout House will feature local craft beers and wine from the Santa Cruz Mountains, including Ainsley’s pinot noir with grapes grown and bottled by Alan Ainsley Hicks, great-grandson of John Colpitts (JC) Ainsley.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of local
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