Segmental Meaning
/sɛɡˈmɛntəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjof, relating to, or constructed from segments
Sentence Examples
The tissue has a unique and complex segmental structure.
The doctor analyzed the segmental movements of the patient's arm.
The surgeon performed a segmental resection of the damaged lung.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The earthworm's ____ body structure allows it to move through soil easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The linguist analyzed the ____ features of the language including its vowels and consonants.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English segment Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English segmental From segment + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The earthworm's ____ body structure allows it to move through soil easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The linguist analyzed the ____ features of the language including its vowels and consonants.