segmental
pronunciation
How to pronounce segmental in British English:
UK [segˈmentl]
How to pronounce segmental in American English:
US [sɛɡˈmɛntl]
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- Adjective:
- divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds
- having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
Word Origin
- segmental (adj.)
- 1816, from segment (n.) + -al (1).
Example
- 1. Constipation and segmental abdominal paresis followed by herpes zoster .
- 2. Blocking out or segmental welding is not permitted .
- 3. Lumbar segmental instability is a temporary phase in the degenerative process of the lumbar spine .
- 4. The occurrence of a segmental fibular fracture indicates a highenergy injury .
- 5. Combination fixation can be performed on segmental fractures where absolute stability is applied for a simple component of the fracture with bridging for the rest of the fracture .