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segmental

UK
/sɛɡˈmɛntəl/
US
/sɛɡˈmɛn.təl/

Translations

segmentaladjective
more segmental
Comp.
most segmental
Super.
UK
/sɛɡˈmɛntəl/
US
/sɛɡˈmɛn.təl/
segmentaireTerme général; s’emploie aussi en linguistique pour des sons ou des traits distinctifs.
The segmental design of the bridge allowed for easy assembly and disassembly.
La conception segmentaire du pont a permis un montage et un démontage faciles.
Additional translations
segmentéS’emploie surtout pour insister sur l’idée d’une structure divisée en segments.
Synonyms
divisional
discrete
fragmentary
partitive
sectional

Definitions

segmentaladjective
Relating to or having the form of a segment or segments.
The segmental design of the bridge allowed for easy assembly and disassembly.
Divided into or composed of segments.
The segmental structure of the worm's body is crucial for its movement.
Pertaining to a segment of a larger whole, often used in linguistics to describe sounds or features that are distinct and separate.
The segmental features of the language include its distinct consonant and vowel sounds.
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