sectoral

American  

[sek-ter-uhl] / ˈsɛk tər əl /

adjective

1. relating to a sector or distinct major part of something, such as of the economy, the military, or the electorate.

---

Other Word Forms

• intersectorality
  noun
• cross-sectoral
  adjective
• intersectoral
  adjective
• multisectoral
  adjective
• non-sectoral
  adjective
• subsectoral
  adjective
• trans-sectoral
  adjective
• cross-sectorally
  adverb
• intersectorally
  adverb
• multisectorally
  adverb
• sectorally
  adverb

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

sectoral

Little wonder the S&P 500 continues to spin its wheels since hitting a record high in mid-August, even though there’s been intense sectoral volatility beneath the surface.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

If sectoral bargaining becomes the gig-work norm, labor negotiations could impose one-size-fits-all rules such as arranged scheduling, which would permit drivers to work only at certain times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

“The focus is likely to shift towards exemptions, country-specific negotiations, sectoral investigations and the risk of additional tariff rounds,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Some imports are exempted, including those covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, those covered by sectoral tariffs, and goods that aren’t produced in the U.S.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

U.S. trade negotiators were called upon to manage serious sectoral problems in such areas as steel, and helped to assure that U.S. chemical exports will have continued access to the European market.

From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---