segmentary
1segmentary — 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… …
2Segmentary 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 …
3segmentary — adjective see segment I …
4segmentary — See segment. * * * …
5segmentary — adjective Composed of segments …
6segmentary — adj. fragmentary, characterized by separate parts; pertaining to a section, pertaining to a part; divided into sections; composed of separate sections …
7segmentary — seg·men·tary …
8segmentary — ˈsegmənˌterē, ri adjective Etymology: segment (I) + ary : segmental …
9segmentary 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 …
10segmentary societies — See acephalous …
