セクション - 定義、意味、同義語

Section - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT section /ˈsɛkʃən/ /ˈsɛkʃən/ IPA guide Other forms: sections; sectioned; sectioning A section is a part or piece of something that fits together with the other pieces to make a whole. Like the arts section of a newspaper, or the rhythm section of the band that gets reviewed in it. The root of section is the Latin word sect , which means "cut." Think dissect ("cut into pieces"), or bisect ("cut in two"). Insects are called insects because they're made up of sections — the head, the abdomen, and the thorax. It almost looks like they've been carved into three separate parts. Definitions of section noun one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object “a section of a fishing rod” “metal sections were used below ground” synonyms: segment see more see less types: show 11 types... hide 11 types... bend , curve curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) dado the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase leaf hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) length a section of something that is long and narrow straight , straightaway a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse subdivision , subsection a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided blind bend , blind curve a curve or bend in the road that you cannot see around as you are driving drop-leaf a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket elbow a sharp bend in a road or river hairpin bend a U-shaped bend in a road stretch a straightaway section of a racetrack type of: part , portion something less than the whole of a human artifact noun one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole “the finance section of the company” synonyms: division , part see more see less types: show 26 types... hide 26 types... frame one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided beginning the first part or section of something middle an intermediate part or section end a final part or section high point the most enjoyable part of a given experience component , constituent , element , factor , ingredient an abstract part of something chukka , chukker (polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided frame , inning (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat game (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves bout , round , turn (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive first period the first division into which the play of a game is divided second period the second division into which the play of a game is divided final period the final division into which the play of a game is divided half one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval period (ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games quarter (football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided over (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch be all and end all , be-all and end-all the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim plot element a component or element of the plot of a story point a geometric element that has position but no extension top , top of the inning the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat bottom , bottom of the inning the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat first half the first of two halves of play last half , second half the second of two halves of play maiden , maiden over (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored counterpoint an element, idea, or argument used to create a contrast type of: concept , conception , construct an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances noun a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people “no section of the nation is more ardent than the South” “there are three synagogues in the Jewish section ” see more see less examples: Forbidden City a walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China types: show 7 types... hide 7 types... outskirts outlying areas (as of a city or town) locality , neck of the woods , neighborhood , neighbourhood , vicinity a surrounding or nearby region gold coast a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area 'hood (slang) a neighborhood place a general vicinity proximity the region close around a person or thing scenery the appearance of a place type of: area , country a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) noun a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) “he always turns first to the business section ” “the history of this work is discussed in the next section ” synonyms: subdivision see more see less types: show 49 types... hide 49 types... lead , lead-in , lede the introductory section of a story canto a major division of a long poem above an earlier section of a written text sports section the section of a newspaper that reports on sports article , clause a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) book a major division of a long written composition chapter a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled episode a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series spot a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance spot a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising insert a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication introduction the first section of a communication narration (rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth close , closing , conclusion , end , ending the last section of a communication passage a section of text; particularly a section of medium length mezuza , mezuzah religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law sura one of the sections (or chapters) in the Koran exposition (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur obbligato , obligato a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission recapitulation (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) in which musical themes that were introduced earlier are repeated development (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated verse a group of lines that form one section of a song or poem verse one of short subdivisions of a chapter in the Bible anticlimax , bathos a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one arbitration clause a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract deductible a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount double indemnity a clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death escalator , escalator clause a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) joker an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent reserve clause a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration rider a clause that is appended to a legislative bill exordium (rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse opening the initial part of the introduction foreword , preface , prolusion a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book preamble a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) prolegomenon a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise afterword , epilog , epilogue a short section added at the end of a literary work epilog , epilogue a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play peroration (rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration excerpt , excerption , extract , selection a passage selected from a larger work locus classicus an authoritative and often-quoted passage place the passage that is being read purple passage a passage full of ornate and flowery language transition a passage that connects a topic to one that follows Epistle a book of the New Testament written in the form of a letter from an Apostle prologue an introduction to a play coda , finale the closing section of a musical composition text a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon prologue an introductory section of a novel or other literary work type of: piece of writing , writing , written material the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) music an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner noun a segment of a citrus fruit “he ate a section of the orange” see more see less type of: segment one of the parts into which something naturally divides verb divide into segments synonyms: segment segment divide or split