briefly-assembled
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/ˈbriːfli 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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put together or construct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together or constructed in a short amount of time.
The tent was briefly-assembled for the event.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 01:49