Segment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈseg-mənt/ (noun) /ˈseg-ˌment/ (verb) seg·ment

Meaning & Definition of Segment

Segment (noun)

  1. a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes
  2. the area of a circle bounded by a chord and an arc of that circle
  3. the part of a sphere cut off by a plane or included between two parallel planes

Segment (verb)

  1. to separate into segments, give off as segments

Segment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled

    "I think I lost one segment of this model kit"

    similar: member, part, partition, portion, section
    related: component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel, cut, length, bit, fragment, particle, scrap
    near: whole, aggregate, composite, compound, sum, total, totality

Segment (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in dissect, subdivide

    similar: bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, subdivide, trisect, break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke, break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld, join, link, unify, unite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Segment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Segment:

member, part, partition, portion, section, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, quarter, subdivide, trisect, break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke, break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Segment

Words with the opposite meaning of Segment:

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld, join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Segment

component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel, cut, length, bit, particle, scrap

Near Antonyms of Segment

whole, aggregate, composite, compound, sum, total, totality

Word Forms of Segment

Inflections: segmented, segmenting, segments

Derived words: segmentary (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Segment

Latin segmentum, from secare to cut saw

First known use: 1570

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Segment

Words & Phrases Containing Segment

intersegment, subsegment

Frequently Asked Questions about Segment

What does "Segment" mean?

"Segment" means a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Segment"?

Other words for "Segment" include member, part, partition, portion, section, bifurcate, bisect and cleave. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Segment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Segment"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Segment". Common alternatives include member, part, partition, portion, section, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize and dissect.

What is the opposite of "Segment"?

Antonyms of "Segment" include assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect and couple. Near antonyms include whole, aggregate, composite and compound.

How do you use "Segment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Segment" in a sentence: "I think I lost one segment of this model kit".

Is "Segment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Segment" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Segment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Segment" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Segment"?

"Segment" is pronounced /ˈseg-mənt/ as a noun and /ˈseg-ˌment/ as a verb and divided into syllables as seg·ment.