Definition of Cross-sectional

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a cross section. "A cross-sectional slice"

Derivative terms: Cross Section
Partainyms: Cross Section

2. Adjective. Representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length. "Cross-section views of the neck"
Exact synonyms: Cross-section
Similar to: Crosswise
Derivative terms: Cross Section

Definition of Cross-sectional

1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of crossectional) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-sectional

cross-reacting antibody
cross-reacting material
cross-reactive antibody
cross-reactivities
cross-reactivity
cross-reading
cross-readings
cross-refer
cross-reference
cross-referenced
cross-references
cross-referencing
cross-resistance
cross-section
cross-section(a)
cross-sectional (current term)
cross-sectional echocardiography
cross-sectional method
cross-sectional study
cross-sell
cross-sentential
cross-shaped
cross-shot
cross-springer
cross-springers
cross-staffs
cross-stitch
cross-stitched
cross-stitcher

Literary usage of Cross-sectional

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual Report by Indiana State Board of Health (1915)
"The window or windows in the outer wall of the fresh air room shall have a free area not less than the combined cross-sectional area of all the warm аи- ..."

2. Handbook of Building Construction: Data for Architects, Designing and by Nathan Clarke Johnson, George Albert Hool (1920)
"The cross-sectional area shall be considered as the minimum area in compression. ... In the case of hollow building blocks, the gross cross-sectional area ..."

3. Electrical Machinery: A Practical Study Course on Installation, Operation by Fred Anzley Annett (1921)
"The reader should not confuse the cross-sectional area of a round conductor ... Although the cross- sectional areas of round conductors double every three ..."

4. Health Insurance Coverage: 1987-1990by Kathleen Short by Kathleen Short (1994)
"Person Statistics for Longitudinal Panel Years C-1 C-2. Household Sample Size and Interview Status for Cross-Sectional Panel Files C-2 C-3. ..."

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