assembly
|as/sem/bly|
/əˈsɛmbli/
gathering or construction
Etymology
'assembly' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'as-' meant 'to' and 'sembler' meant 'to bring together.'
'assembler' transformed into the Middle English word 'assemble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assembly.'
Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a gathering or the act of assembling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose, such as a meeting or legislative session.
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
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Noun 2
the act of putting together the parts of a machine or structure.
The assembly of the new furniture took several hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39