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unusually-segmented

|un-u-su-al-ly-seg-ment-ed|

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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/

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/ʌnˈjuːʒʊəli ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/

atypically divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unusually-segmented' originates from the combination of 'unusual' and 'segment,' where 'unusual' means 'not common' and 'segment' means 'to divide into parts.'

Historical Evolution

'unusual' changed from the Middle English word 'unusual' and 'segment' from the Latin word 'segmentum,' eventually forming the modern English term 'unusually-segmented.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not common,' and 'segment' meant 'to divide into parts.' The combined term 'unusually-segmented' retains this meaning, referring to something divided in an uncommon way.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

divided into parts or sections in a manner that is not typical or expected.

The unusually-segmented fruit caught everyone's attention at the market.

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Last updated: 2025/03/26 02:23