disassembles
|dis/as/sem/bles|
B2
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmblz/
(disassemble)
take apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disassemble' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the verb 'assemble' meaning 'to put together'.
Historical Evolution
'Disassemble' evolved from the combination of 'dis-' and 'assemble' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take apart', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take apart or separate the components of something.
He disassembles the computer to replace the faulty part.
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Antonyms
Verb 2
present tense third-person singular form of 'disassemble'.
She disassembles the toy to see how it works.
Last updated: 2025/01/22 15:37