sec-, seg-, -sect, -section, -sectional

Divided into many similar segments; said of an insect or myriapod.

A mathematical quantity, or figure, which is a division of it into a number of (usually) equal parts.

Division of a quantity into two equal parts is known as bisection, and into three equal parts is known as trisection.

1. The surgical division of a ramus communicans between a spinal nerve and a ganglion of the sympathetic trunk.
2. Surgical division of communicantes of sympathetic nerves.

1. A religious group which is usually a smaller part of a bigger organization and whose members all share similar beliefs: As a theological student, Shauna is studying various sects and their similarities and differences.
2. Etymology: from Latin secta, "following"; hence "a faction, a group", from the stem of sequi "to follow". © ALL rights are reserved.

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Relating to religious or political groups and the differences between them: "There are more and more reports about countries being split along sectarian lines and about sectarian violence."