segment

Definition

  • noun: one of the parts into which something can be divided
  • noun: a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes
  • verb: to divide (something) into parts
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: section, portion, somite

Examples

  • a worm that has a 'segmented' body = a 'segmented' worm [=a worm whose body is made of different segments or sections]

  • Market researchers have 'segmented' the population into different age groups.

  • The 'segment of' the population over 70 years of age is growing larger.

Movie quotes

  • (..) have been added to them. The Intertitles appear in their original font. Intertitles with a different typeface (like this one) have been added to summarize the plot of missing segments. Black film stock indicates shorter sections of missing footage. An Ufa production Distributed by Parufamet. (..)
    1927 Metropolis