non-segmented
|non-seg-ment-ed|
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/nɒnˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
undivided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-segmented' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'segmented' from Latin 'segmentum' meaning 'a piece or section'.
Historical Evolution
'segmentum' transformed into the English word 'segment', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-segmented'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not divided into parts', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not divided into separate parts or sections.
The non-segmented worm moved smoothly through the soil.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 09:18