segmented

adjective

seg·​ment·​ed ˈseg-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce segmented (audio)
seg-ˈmen-təd
Synonyms of segmentednext
: divided into or composed of segments or sections
segmented worms

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Its most significant physical feature is a segmented tread protruding from its back, and extending to the front of its face. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Despite the size disparity, most isopods share a resemblance, with common features like two pairs of antenna, segmented bodies, compound eyes and four sets of jaws, according to NOAA. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Boasting over 30 years of industry experience, Ray Sheen, President at Product & Process Innovation, Inc., (PPI), has felt the winds of uncertainty and change first-hand, now leveraging his deep industry understanding to translate complex projects into segmented, achievable tasks. — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 By partnering with grocery retailers, financial institutions can tap into these retailers’ media networks to access highly segmented audiences based on shopping behavior. — Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for segmented

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1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of segmented was in 1854

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segmented

adjective
seg·​ment·​ed ˈseg-ˌment-əd, seg-ˈ How to pronounce segmented (audio)
1
: having or made up of segments
2
: being a cell in which the nucleus is divided into lobes connected by a fine filament
segmented neutrophils

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