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segregate

UK
/ˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪt/
US
/ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/
segregate out

Translations

segregateverb
segregated
Past Simple
segregated
Past Participle
segregating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪt/
US
/ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/
séparerSens général : mettre à part, distinguer d’un ensemble.
The policy was designed to segregate students based on their academic performance.
La politique a été conçue pour séparer les élèves en fonction de leurs résultats scolaires.
Additional translations
ségrégerSens technique, notamment en biologie, en génétique, en chimie et en science des matériaux.
Synonyms
divide
separate
segregate
set apart
partition
discriminate
isolate
Antonyms
combine
unite
integrate
segregatenoun
segregates
pl
UK
/ˈsɛɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/
US
/ˈsɛɡ.rɪˌɡeɪt/
Technical count noun in genetics/material science meaning a component separated from a mixture
ségrégatTerme technique, surtout en géologie, métallurgie et science des matériaux.
The metallurgist examined the carbon-rich segregate that formed along the grain boundaries.
Le métallurgiste a examiné le ségrégat riche en carbone qui s’était formé le long des joints de grains.
segregateadjective
more segregate
Comp.
most segregate
Super.
Attributive use meaning ‘separate; distinct’; somewhat rare/archaic but attested
ségréguéTerme soutenu ou technique ; indique quelque chose de séparé ou mis à part.
The committee met in a segregate chamber away from the main hall.
Le comité s’est réuni dans une salle ségréguée, à l’écart de la grande salle.
Synonyms
partitioned
divided
sequestered
insulated
discrete
segregated
separated
isolated
apart
distinct

Definitions

segregateverb
To separate or set apart from others or from the main group.
The policy was designed to segregate students based on their academic performance.
To isolate or divide along racial, sexual, or other lines.
The law was intended to segregate public facilities by race.
Biology, Genetics: (of alleles, chromosomes, etc.) to separate from each other during cell division
According to Mendel’s law, the two alleles segregate independently during meiosis.
To become separated from others or to separate out into distinct parts or groups; to partition itself.
When the alloy cools slowly, the heavier elements segregate toward the bottom.
segregatenoun
A person, group, or substance that has been separated from a larger whole as a result of segregation
The metallurgist examined the carbon-rich segregate that formed along the grain boundaries.
segregateadjective
Separate or set apart; segregated
The committee met in a segregate chamber away from the main hall.
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