C1 adjective Formal

postsectile

/poʊstˈsɛk.taɪl/

Describes a part or region situated behind or following a cut, section, or transverse division. It is primarily used in technical contexts like botany, anatomy, or geometry to denote positioning relative to a sectional line.

Ejemplos

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He examined the postsectile portion of the leaf to identify the specific vein pattern.

He examined the postsectile portion of the leaf to identify the specific vein pattern.

2

The architectural plan specifies that the postsectile reinforcements must be made of reinforced steel.

The architectural plan specifies that the postsectile reinforcements must be made of reinforced steel.

3

Wait, do you mean the part before or the postsectile part of the model?

Wait, do you mean the part before or the postsectile part of the model?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
postsection
Verb
postsect
Adverbio
postsectilely
Adjetivo
postsectile
Relacionado
sectility
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Post' (after) + 'Sect' (cut, like section). It is the part that comes *after* the *cut*.

Quiz rápido

The biologist noted that the coloration was limited to the _________ region of the specimen's wing.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: postsectile

Ejemplos

1

He examined the postsectile portion of the leaf to identify the specific vein pattern.

everyday

He examined the postsectile portion of the leaf to identify the specific vein pattern.

2

The architectural plan specifies that the postsectile reinforcements must be made of reinforced steel.

formal

The architectural plan specifies that the postsectile reinforcements must be made of reinforced steel.

3

Wait, do you mean the part before or the postsectile part of the model?

informal

Wait, do you mean the part before or the postsectile part of the model?

4

In lepidopterology, the postsectile markings on the wing often serve as a primary taxonomic indicator.

academic

In lepidopterology, the postsectile markings on the wing often serve as a primary taxonomic indicator.

5

During the assembly review, we noticed a flaw in the postsectile alignment of the engine block.

business

During the assembly review, we noticed a flaw in the postsectile alignment of the engine block.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
postsection
Verb
postsect
Adverbio
postsectilely
Adjetivo
postsectile
Relacionado
sectility

Colocaciones comunes

postsectile segment postsectile segment
postsectile region postsectile region
postsectile boundary postsectile boundary
postsectile growth postsectile growth
postsectile analysis postsectile analysis

Frases Comunes

postsectile orientation

postsectile orientation

along the postsectile line

along the postsectile line

postsectile division

postsectile division

Se confunde a menudo con

postsectile vs posterior

Posterior is a general term for the back, while postsectile specifically relates to being behind a 'section' or cut.

postsectile vs postsection

Postsection is the noun referring to the act or result of cutting afterward, while postsectile is the descriptive adjective.

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Notas de uso

This is a highly specialized term. It should be reserved for scientific descriptions, particularly in biology or engineering, where precise spatial relation to a division is necessary.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'post-section' as an adjective instead of 'postsectile'. Another mistake is using it to mean 'after an event' instead of 'spatially behind a division'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Post' (after) + 'Sect' (cut, like section). It is the part that comes *after* the *cut*.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'post' (after) and 'sectilis' (able to be cut), from 'secare' (to cut).

Patrones gramaticales

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., postsectile region). Does not typically have a comparative or superlative form.

Quiz rápido

The biologist noted that the coloration was limited to the _________ region of the specimen's wing.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: postsectile

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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