adj.
1.progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
2.having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
3.marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
4.used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
Idiom of the Day
get along on a shoestring
to manage with very little money
I had to get along on a shoestring during university.