segment
seg
ˈsɛg
seg
ment
mənt
mēnt
British pronunciation
/sˈɛɡmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "segment"in English

Segment
01

an easily separable inner section of a fruit such as an orange or lemon

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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Peel the orange and separate it into segments.
Each lemon segment contains juice sacs.
02

one of several pieces or parts that together form a complete object

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The puzzle was missing a segment.
He cut the rope into equal segments.
03

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

Wiki
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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.
04

one of the repeating divisions of an insect's body, often including paired appendages

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The thorax is the middle segment of the insect.
Each body segment carries a pair of legs.
05

one of the parts into which something naturally divides or is separable

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The river flows through different segments of the valley.
Forests are divided into natural segments by rivers.
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.
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.
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