dismantling
|dis-man-tling|
B2
/dɪsˈmæntlɪŋ/
(dismantle)
take apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismantle' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desmanteler,' where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'manteler' meant 'to cloak or cover.'
Historical Evolution
'desmanteler' transformed into the English word 'dismantle' during the late Middle English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strip of covering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take apart.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of taking something apart or removing its parts.
The workers are dismantling the old bridge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41