Desegmented

/ˌdiːˈsɛɡmɛntəd/ adjective

Definition

Having been divided into segments or compartments that have been removed or eliminated.

Etymology

From de- (remove) + segmented (divided into parts) + -ed (past participle). Used as an adjective to describe systems or structures that are no longer divided into separate segments.

Kelly Says

This word shows how a single prefix 'de-' can flip a concept on its head—'segmented' means 'divided into parts,' but 'desegmented' means those divisions have been undone, creating a unified whole.

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