Synonyms for

Segment

Verb / ˈsegmʌnt / / ˌseˈgment / Another word for segment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Segment means to divide something into smaller parts or sections.

Synonyms & similar words

section divide split section partition slice cut separate part dissect subdivide portion share apportion allocate arrange organize sort

Synonyms by register

Formal

part portion section division component

Informal

bit piece chunk slice smidgen

Literary

fragment morsel splinter

Antonyms

whole entirety unit aggregate mass totality indivisibility

Common collocations

  • segment of the market
  • segment of the population
  • segment of the road
  • segment of the economy
  • segment of the story
  • segment of the disk
  • segment of the curve

Word family

noun segment
verb segment
adjective segmental
adverb segmentally

Usage note

As a verb, 'segment' often implies a deliberate division for a specific purpose, such as marketing or analysis. Avoid using it for simple breaking apart where 'divide' or 'split' would suffice.

Example sentences

  1. I will segment the pie into equal pieces for all of us.
  2. The orange can be easily segmented by cutting it along the membrane lines.
  3. The market is segmented into different categories for the different customers.
  4. The caterpillar is segmented into many parts.
  5. The show is segmented into different acts.

Quotes

  • Each segment of the journey needs to be enjoyed to the fullest.
  • The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order. Segment your orange wisely.
  • Every segment of our journey is a learning process.

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