adjective

settoriale

sectoral

The Italian word "settoriale" is an adjective derived from the noun "settore", which means "sector."

Meaning:

  • Settoriale refers to something related to or pertaining to a specific sector, field, or area.
  • It is often used to describe actions, policies, data, analysis, or activities focused on a specific sector of a broader domain (e.g., economic, industrial, educational sectors).

Breakdown:

  • Settore = sector, field, area, department
  • -ale = a common Italian adjective suffix meaning "related to" or "pertaining to"

Examples in English:

  • Sector-specific
  • Industry-specific
  • Field-related

Synonyms:

  • Specializzato (specialized)
  • Specifico (specific)
  • Di settore (of the sector)

Antonyms:

  • Generale (general)
  • Universale (universal)

Usage notes:

  • In economics or business contexts, "analisi settoriale" means sectoral analysis.
  • In policy, "politica settoriale" refers to sectoral policy targeting a particular sector like agriculture, technology, etc.

In summary, "settoriale" means sector-related or sector-specific, describing something limited to or focused on a particular sector or area.

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Examples

L’azienda ha un piano settoriale per la produzione.adjective

The company has a sectoral plan for production.

Le riforme settoriali hanno migliorato l'economia locale.adjective

The sectoral reforms have improved the local economy.

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