minor segment
[/ˈmaɪnər ˈseɡmənt/]
nounpl: minor segments
segmento menor
1. In geometry, the region of a circle bounded by a chord and the arc subtended by the chord, where the arc is less than a semicircle
The minor segment is the smaller piece created when a chord divides a circle.
O segmento menor é a peça menor criada quando uma corda divide um círculo.
2. In business or market analysis, the smaller portion or subdivision of a market, product category, or customer group
The luxury car market represents a minor segment of the automotive industry.
O mercado de carros de luxo representa um segmento menor da indústria automóvel.
This term is primarily used in academic, mathematical, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian education, it is commonly taught in geometry courses. In business contexts, it refers to niche markets or smaller demographic segments, which is increasingly relevant in market segmentation strategies used by Brazilian and American companies.
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