Segment
volume
British pronunciation/sˈɛɡmənt/
American pronunciation/ˈsɛɡmənt/, /ˌsɛɡˈmɛnt/

Definition & Meaning of "segment"

Segment
01

any of the inner parts of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, etc. that can be easily separated

segment definition and meaning

What is a "segment"?

A segment refers to one of the distinct sections that make up the internal structure of certain fruits, particularly citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. These fruits are composed of multiple segments, each containing juicy flesh with seeds or pulp. Segments are separated from each other by thin membranes and are easily separated when the fruit is peeled or cut open. They vary in size, shape, and arrangement depending on the fruit variety.

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He enjoyed biting into the juicy segments of the watermelon on a hot summer day.
They divided the grapefruit into equal segments to share among the group.
02

any of the separate parts into which a whole may be divided

03

(geometry) a part of a circle that is separated from the rest by a line

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A circle is divided into several segments by two radii and the arc between them.
The diameter of a circle divides it into two equal semicircular segments.
In geometry, a circular segment is the region bounded by a chord and the arc of the circle subtended by the chord.
04

one of the parts that make up the insects' body and are repeated, like the head, thorax, and abdomen, and each one usually has a pair of legs and other structures

05

one of the parts into which something naturally divides

to segment
01

to separate something into distinct sections

Transitive: to segment sth
to segment definition and meaning
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The chef decided to segment the fruit for a visually appealing salad.
She carefully segmented the document to organize the information more effectively.
To optimize the garden layout, they planned to segment the flowerbed into different plant types.
02

to divide or separate into sections

Intransitive
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During the cooking process, the sausage will segment as it heats up, forming distinct sections.
Over time, the caterpillar will segment, forming distinct body parts as it grows.
In the early stages of development, the embryo will segment into different layers of tissue.
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