sector

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Noun[edit]

A geometric sector, to the left.

sector (plural sectors)

  1. section
  2. zone (designated area)
  3. (geometry) A part of a circle, extending to the center.
  4. (computing) a fixed-sized unit (traditionally 512 bytes) of sequential data stored on a track of a digital medium (compare to block)
  5. (military) An area designated by boundaries within which a unit operates, and for which it is responsible.
  6. (military) One of the subdivisions of a coastal frontier.
  7. (science fiction) a fictional region of space designated for navigational or governance purposes; for instance, W:Sector (Star Trek), W:List of Star Wars sectors
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Latin[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From secō (cut, cut off).

Noun[edit]

sector (genitive sectōris); m, third declension

  1. One who cuts or cuts off, cutter.
  2. A purchaser or bidder at a sale of confiscated goods.
Inflection[edit]
Number Singular Plural
nominative sector sectōrēs
genitive sectōris sectōrum
dative sectōrī sectōribus
accusative sectōrem sectōrēs
ablative sectōre sectōribus
vocative sector sectōrēs
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Etymology 2[edit]

Frequentative from sequor (follow).

Verb[edit]

present active sector, present infinitive sectārī, perfect active sectātus sum. (deponent)

  1. I follow continually, attend, accompany.
  2. I follow after, pursue, chase.
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References[edit]

  • Langenscheidt Pocket Latin Dictionary

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Noun[edit]

sector m (plural sectores)

  1. section.
  2. zone.
  3. branch.