Re: cross section vs cross-sectional - what about cross sectioned and cross sectioning

[Robert Lauriston <robert -at- lauriston -dot- com>]

Cross section is a noun. The adjective is cross-sectional. There is no
verb form. I can't say how I knew that, but my unabridged dictionary
confirms it.

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Deborah Hemstreet
<dvora -at- tech-challenged -dot- com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Cross section is correct if its a noun
>
> cross-section is correct if its an adjective
>
> What about verb forms:
>    cross-sectioning or cross sectioning
>    cross-sectioned or cross sectioned
>
> In the latter two cases, please tell me why and how you found the answer -
> I've been looking and see very confusing usage out there.
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