segmented

1 of 2

adjective

seg·​ment·​ed ˈseg-ˌmen-təd 

seg-ˈmen-təd

: divided into or composed of segments or sections

segmented worms

segmented

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of segment entry 2

Examples of segmented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

One, known as a segmented unicouple, stacks multiple thermoelectric materials together so each operates most efficiently within a particular temperature range. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Apr. 2026

Floor plans are also becoming more segmented, with larger homes organized into distinct zones. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

In the United States, Loum-Martin noticed social circles often remain segmented, with African Americans in one place, while Caribbeans and Africans occupy other places, respectively. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Gold said Ascension likely could have blocked the weaker Kerberos implementation in its main network and supported it only in a segmented part that tightly restricted the accounts that could use it. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for segmented

• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• contented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented
• indented
• invented
• lamented
• presented

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