segmented

adjective

seg·​ment·​ed ˈseg-ˌmen-təd 

seg-ˈ

: divided into or composed of segments or sections

segmented worms

Examples of segmented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their segmented bodies are tapered toward the bottom and widen toward the head. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023

The paper plates come in several different playful designs and colors and are popular for their segmented ears or feet to separate individual snacks and dips. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023

Both Temu's popularity and segmented customer feedback are reflected in its ratings across major review sites such as the Better Business Bureau, Trustpilot, Sitejabber, and Google Play Store. —Evan Arroyo, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2023

On cyber security, schools have lagged While other ransomware targets have fortified and segmented networks, encrypting data and mandating multi-factor authentication, school systems have been slower to react. —Frank Bajak, Fortune, 5 July 2023

In the entry to the main living area, a segmented wardrobe with sliding glass doors, a photograph by Tim Hyde, Konstantin Grcic seating and a leather-curtained exit leading to a bedroom. —Scott Frances, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2022

At the last stage of the journey, the Sea Lab boats converge on a tiny cove formed inside one of the gaps in the segmented breakwater. —Lawrence Specker | [e-mail], al, 2 June 2023

The dual-layer midsole with a segmented rock plate does an admirable job of protecting the foot, dampening impact and providing energy return. —Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 4 May 2020

The clever, segmented design of Matador’s Seg28 backpack separates it into four individual compartments to make organizing kid-friendly. —Paul Kita, Men's Health, 9 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

segmented

adjective

seg·​ment·​ed ˈseg-ˌment-əd, seg-ˈ 

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