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- segmentation/ˌsɛɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/The action or process of dividing something into segments or parts.nounMedium
- segmentation cavity/ˌsɛɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən ˈkæv.ə.ti/A fluid-filled cavity that forms in the early embryo during the blastula stage.nounVery Low
- segmentize/ˈsɛɡməntaɪz/To divide or separate something into distinct parts or segments.verb-transitiveLow
- segni/ˈseɪnjəʊ/Plural of 'segno', a sign in sheet music indicating a point from which to repeat or to which to jump.nounLow (C2)
- segno/ˈseɪnjəʊ/A sign or mark in sheet music indicating a point from which to repeat or to which to proceed.nounTechnical
- sego/ˈsiːɡəʊ/A small, edible bulb from a North American plant (Calochortus), historically used as food.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- sego lily/ˈsiːɡəʊ ˌlɪli/A perennial wildflower of western North America (Calochortus nuttallii), with white or pale lilac flowers, known for its edible bulb.nounVery Low
- segor/ˈsiːɡɔː/A very rare, archaic or dialectal word; not in standard modern English dictionaries.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- segovia/sɪˈɡəʊ.vi.ə/A proper noun referring primarily to the capital city of the province of Segovia in the Castile and León region of Spain.nounC1
- segreA rare or obsolete verb meaning to separate, to set apart, or to distinguish. Not used in contemporary standard English.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- segregate/ˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪt/To set apart or separate something from a larger group, often based on a characteristic like race, gender, or type.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- segregation/ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/The action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things.nounC1
- segregationist/ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nɪst/A person who supports or advocates for the enforced separation of different racial, ethnic, or religious groups, especially in housing, education, or public facilities.nounLow (historical/political context specific)
- segregator/ˈsɛɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪ.tə(r)/One who or that which separates or sets apart, especially based on category, type, or group.nounC2/Rare
- segue/ˈsɛɡweɪ/To move smoothly and without interruption from one topic, piece of music, or situation to another.nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
- seguidilla/ˌsɛɡɪˈdiː(j)ə/A fast Spanish folk dance, or the music for such a dance.nounVery Low
- seguin/ˈsɛɡwɪn/A small, flat decorative metal spangle or shiny disk, typically used for embellishing clothing, accessories, or costumes.nounUncommon / Specialised
- segura/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/protected against danger, loss, or threat; fixed firmly so not likely to fail or be lost.nounB2
- segway/ˈsɛɡ.weɪ/A two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transportation device, often used by security personnel, tourists, or in urban environments for short-distance travel.verbB1
- sehna knot/ˈseɪnə nɒt/A type of asymmetric knot used in hand-woven carpets, particularly in Persian rugs.nounVery Low
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