Sectoral
/ˈsɛk.tər.əl/noun
Relating to a sector or a distinct part of an economy, society, or area.
Did you know?Sectoral ultimately traces back to Latin secare, “to cut,” the same ancient cutting-root behind words tied to division, incision, and separation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sek-
“to cut”
Latin
Latin
secare
“to cut”
Latin
Latin
sector
“a cutter; one who cuts”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Latin
sectoralis
“pertaining to a sector or cutting division”
Modern English
English
sectoral
“relating to a sector or distinct part of something”