irregularly-segmented
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli ˈsɛɡməntɪd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈsɛɡməntɪd/
non-uniform segments
Etymology
'irregularly-segmented' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'segmented'. 'Irregularly' comes from the Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'segmented' comes from the Latin 'segmentum', meaning 'a piece cut off'.
'Irregularly' evolved from the Latin 'irregularis' through Old French 'irregulier', and 'segmented' evolved from the Latin 'segmentum' through Middle English 'segment'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not regular', and 'segmented' meant 'a piece cut off'. The combined term 'irregularly-segmented' retains the original meanings, describing something divided into non-uniform parts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having segments that are not uniform or consistent in size or shape.
The rock had an irregularly-segmented surface, making it difficult to climb.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 14:37