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segmentary — segment ► NOUN 1) each of the parts into which something is divided. 2) Geometry a part of a circle cut off by a chord, or a part of a sphere cut off by a plane not passing through the centre. 3) Zoology each of a series of similar anatomical… … English terms dictionary
Segmentary lineage — A segmentary lineage society is characterized by the organization of the society into segments; what is often referred to as a tribal society.A simple, non anthropologist s explanation is that the close family is the smallest and closest segment … Wikipedia
segmentary — adjective see segment I … New Collegiate Dictionary
segmentary — adjective Composed of segments … Wiktionary
segmentary — adj. fragmentary, characterized by separate parts; pertaining to a section, pertaining to a part; divided into sections; composed of separate sections … English contemporary dictionary
segmentary — seg·men·tary … English syllables
segmentary — ˈsegmənˌterē, ri adjective Etymology: segment (I) + ary : segmental … Useful english dictionary
segmentary syndrome — a syndrome produced by a lesion of the gray matter of the spinal cord, and marked by weakness and wasting in the affected segment; called also metameric s … Medical dictionary
segmentary societies — See acephalous … Dictionary of sociology
metameric syndrome — segmentary s … Medical dictionary
