poorly-segmented
|poor-ly-seg-ment-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
unclear division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-segmented' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'segmented,' meaning 'divided into segments.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly' and 'segmented' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'poorly-segmented' is a more modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'inadequately' and 'segmented' meant 'divided into parts.' The combination retains this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not divided into clear or distinct parts or sections.
The poorly-segmented market made it difficult for new businesses to identify their target audience.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 14:25