multisegmented
6.8
Made of many joined parts that let it bend and move
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/
:
multisegmentado
- The insect's body is multisegmented, allowing for greater flexibility and movement.
Examples
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In addition, the investigators were unable to detect neutrophil infiltration by other indicators: myeloperoxidase activity and the presence of multisegmented nucleated cells.
Academic text (2005) -
Some varieties of worms are multisegmented, with each segment performing distinct functions.
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The artist used a multisegmented design in the sculpture, showcasing different textures in each part.
Synonyms
multisegmental
vsmultisegmented
6.8
Made of several connected parts or sections
has the same meaning but uses a different form
segmentary
vsmultisegmented
7.9
A system with separate parts that work on their own
focuses on having many separate sections rather than just parts
sectioned
vsmultisegmented
3.9
Divided into parts to keep things separate, for example a plate with compartments
means having many separate sections rather than merely divided
How Segmented
Surface Forms
multisegmented positive
Morphology
Etymology
Multisegmented breaks into multi- meaning 'many' and segment meaning 'a separate part', like a slice of an orange, so it describes something made of many joined parts that can bend or move.