segregate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪt//
KK: /sɛɡrɪɡeɪt/
adjective
Definition
Separated or set apart from others; isolated.
Example
The segregate areas of the park were designated for different activities.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more segregate
Superlative: most segregate
Conversation
I heard that some neighborhoods are still quite segregate when it comes to schools.
Yeah, it's surprising how much that still happens today.
It really makes me wonder how we can change things for the better.
Absolutely, we need to come together more to break down those barriers.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
isolated
separate
divided
Antonyms
united
combined
integrated
intransitive verb
Definition
To become separated or set apart from a group or mass.
Example
In some societies, certain groups tend to segregate themselves from others.
Tense Forms
Past: segregated
Past Participle: segregated
Conversation
Have you ever noticed how some groups segregate themselves at parties?
Yeah, it's interesting to see where people naturally gravitate.
It's almost like they feel more comfortable with others who are similar to them.
noun
Definition
A person or thing that has been separated from a group or set, often due to differences in characteristics or traits.
Example
The segregate in the study showed distinct genetic traits compared to the others.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a segregate in genetics?
Yeah, it refers to something that has been separated from the main group, right?
Exactly! It's interesting how traits can segregate in different ways.
transitive verb
Definition
To separate or set apart from others, often based on characteristics like race or class.
Example
The school decided to segregate students based on their language proficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: segregated
Past Participle: segregated
Conversation
I read an article about how some schools still segregate students based on their abilities.
That's surprising! I thought they had moved away from that.
Yeah, it seems like making everyone learn together is a better approach.
Root Explanation
Segregate → It is formed from "se-" (meaning apart) and "gregare" (meaning to gather). The word describes the act of gathering people or things apart from each other.
Memory Tip
Think of 'se-' meaning apart and 'gregare' meaning to gather — this helps you remember that segregate means to gather things apart.
Visually Confused Words
unsegregated
disgregate
serenate
reaggregate