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Word of the Day: Segue
You may have heard segue many times before, but perhaps you are at a loss as to what it means.
Well, that’s why I’m here, to answer all your unasked questions and queries.
We segue in conversation when transitioning from one topic to another smoothly.
The word comes from Latin through Italian and means follows.
The segue technique is often used in conversations to move from one topic to another without abruptly changing the subject.
It is a technique to ensure that the conversation flows naturally and is not disjointed.
For example, if you are talking about your recent vacation and want to move on to a new topic, you might say, “Speaking of relaxation, have you tried meditation?”
This is a smooth and natural transition that uses the technique of segueing.
The use of segue is not limited to conversations alone.
It can also be used in writing, especially articles, essays, and speeches.
When used in writing, it helps to create a logical flow of ideas and makes the writing more readable and understandable.
While the segue is commonly used in conversation, it is important to note that some people make the mistake of using Segway instead.
This is not grammatically correct.
Segway is the brand name of a two-wheeled personal transporter, and using it as a substitute for the word segue is incorrect.
Seguing is a useful tool for transitioning from one topic to another in conversations and writing.
It helps create smooth and natural transitions that make the conversation or writing more enjoyable and understandable.
Remember that Segway is a brand name, and don’t use it to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least a 9th-grade education (age 15).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 57.
The easier a passage is to read, the higher the score on a scale of 0 – 100.