arbitrarily-assembled
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrəli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/ˌɑːbɪˈtrɛərəli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assemble' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'as-' meant 'to' and 'sembler' meant 'to bring together.'
Historical Evolution
'assembler' transformed into the Middle English word 'assemble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together in a random or haphazard manner without a specific plan or order.
The parts were arbitrarily-assembled, leading to a malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 11:43