evenly-segmented
|e-ven-ly-seg-ment-ed|
B2
/ˈiːvənli ˈsɛɡməntɪd/
divided equally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evenly-segmented' originates from the combination of 'evenly' and 'segmented', where 'evenly' means 'in equal parts' and 'segmented' means 'divided into sections'.
Historical Evolution
'Evenly-segmented' combines the Old English 'efen' meaning 'level' and the Latin 'segmentum' meaning 'a piece cut off'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'divided into equal parts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided into equal parts or sections.
The worm's body is evenly-segmented, allowing it to move flexibly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 11:53