Meaning of the word sectional in English

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sectional

US /ˈsek.ʃən.əl/
UK /ˈsek.ʃən.əl/

Adjective

relating to a section or division of a larger whole

Example:
The report provides a sectional analysis of the market.
The architect presented sectional drawings of the building.

Noun

a sofa or couch made up of multiple independent sections that can be arranged in various configurations

Example:
We bought a new sectional for the living room.
The large sectional can comfortably seat six people.