What is another word for section?

Common synonyms for section include incision, department, subdivision, discussionsection, division.

What is the opposite of section?

Antonyms of section include whole, entirety, unit, aggregate, totality.

Synonyms for

Section

Noun / ˈsekʃʌn / Another word for section — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a part or division of something

Synonyms & similar words

incision department subdivision discussionsection division part surgicalincision planesection segment part segment portion division piece slice chunk bit fragment component element unit module sector zone area department branch category classification

Synonyms by register

Formal

part segment portion division

Informal

bit piece chunk slice

Literary

fragment morsel

Antonyms

whole entirety unit aggregate totality mass

Common collocations

section of the book
section of the country
section of the population
section by section
upper section
lower section
middle section

Word family

noun section

verb section

adjective sectional

Usage note

As a noun, 'section' refers to a distinct part of a larger whole. As a verb, it means to divide into sections. Be mindful of context; 'section' can refer to physical divisions, abstract parts, or specific areas.

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