distinctive segment
[dɪˈstɪŋktɪv ˈseɡmənt]
nounpl: distinctive segments
segmento distintivo
1. A clearly identifiable part or section that has unique or characteristic features that set it apart from others
The luxury market represents a distinctive segment within the automotive industry.
O mercado de luxo representa um segmento distintivo dentro da indústria automotiva.
2. In phonology, a unit of sound that carries distinctive or contrastive function in a language
Each distinctive segment in the phonological system contributes to meaning differentiation.
Cada segmento distintivo no sistema fonológico contribui para a diferenciação de significado.
3. A market division characterized by specific customer demographics or behavioral patterns
Millennials form a distinctive segment for technology companies.
Os millennials formam um segmento distintivo para empresas de tecnologia.
In Brazilian business culture, 'segmento distintivo' is widely used in marketing and strategic planning discussions. The term reflects the importance of market differentiation and customer segmentation in competitive business environments. In linguistic contexts, particularly in universities, it's used to describe phonological features that distinguish meaning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carve out a distinctive segment
target a distinctive segment
capture a distinctive segment of the market
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