badly-assembled
|bad-ly-as-sem-bled|
B2
/ˈbædli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assemble' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'as-' meant 'together' 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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put together parts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly put together or constructed.
The badly-assembled furniture fell apart after a few uses.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 17:15