segmentary

/sɛɡmənˈtɛri/; /sɛɡˈmɛntɛri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by segmentation, especially in the structure of an animal’s skeleton or in the development of a plant.

“The segmentary pattern of the insect’s exoskeleton allowed for efficient growth and renewal.”

Synonyms

  • segmental
  • segmented

Antonyms

  • holistic
  • unsegmented