It is derived from the Latin verb "secare" which means "to cut." This root is found in many English words, including:
* Section: A part of something that has been cut off or separated.
* Sector: A part of a circle or a region of a country.
* Dissected: Cut apart for examination.
* Secant: A line that intersects a curve at two points.
* Secretion: A substance that is separated from the body fluids.
The root "sect" is also found in the word "sect", which refers to a group of people who have separated themselves from a larger group, often based on religious or philosophical beliefs. This connection comes from the idea that a sect is a "cut" or a "division" from a larger whole.