rarely-segmented
|rare-ly-seg-ment-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
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/ˈreəli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
infrequently divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'rarely-segmented' is a compound adjective formed from 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'segmented,' meaning 'divided into parts.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' and 'segmented' comes from Latin 'segmentum,' meaning 'a piece cut off.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'segmented' meant 'divided into parts.' The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often divided into separate parts or sections.
The rarely-segmented structure of the organism made it unique.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 18:15