sectorial

American  

[sek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / sɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a sector.

2. Zoology.  (of teeth) adapted for cutting; carnassial.

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sectorial British  

/ sɛkˈtɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a sector

2. zoology

   1. adapted for cutting

      the sectorial teeth of carnivores

   2. designating a vein in the wing of an insect that links certain branches of the radius vein

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Other Word Forms

• nonsectorial adjective

Etymology

Origin of sectorial

1795–1805; < New Latin sectōri ( us ) ( section, -tory ¹ ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Despite efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, companies are not set up for success, due to conflicting national and sectorial targets and differing availability of abatement options, a new study reveals.

From Science Daily

Speaking to reporters in New York, Josep Borrell said the 27 states had made the political decision to apply new sectorial and individual measures.

From Reuters

“We will propose to consider gradually expanding sectorial sanctions”, the spokeswoman said.

From Reuters

That would be sufficient to win the majority of district seats by a large enough margin to overcome almost whatever tricks the government deploys to manipulate the sectorial voting, he said.

From Seattle Times

It’s clear that the pattern of the series was heavily influenced by sectorial foul-ups and calls into question the Aussie method.

From The Guardian