disassembled
|dis/as/sem/bled|
B2
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəld/
(disassemble)
take apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disassemble' originates from the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the verb 'assemble' meaning 'to put together'.
Historical Evolution
'disassemble' changed from the Old French word 'assembler' meaning 'to bring together' and eventually became the modern English word 'disassemble'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take apart something that was put together', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'disassemble'.
The mechanic disassembled the engine to find the problem.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41