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contemporarily-segmented

|con-tem-po-rar-i-ly-seg-ment-ed|

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/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/

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/kənˈtɛmpərərɪli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/

modernly divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'contemporarily-segmented' originates from the combination of 'contemporary' and 'segmented', where 'contemporary' means 'belonging to the same period' and 'segmented' means 'divided into parts'.

Historical Evolution

'Contemporary' evolved from the Latin word 'contemporarius', and 'segmented' from the Latin 'segmentum'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'contemporary' meant 'of the same time', and 'segmented' meant 'cut into pieces'. The combined term now refers to something divided in a modern context.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

divided into parts or sections in a manner that is relevant to the current time or period.

The contemporarily-segmented market allows for more targeted advertising.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 01:36