'disassociate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dissociare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'sociare' meant 'to join.'

'dissociare' transformed into the French word 'dissocier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disassociate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to separate or divide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to separate oneself from a connection or association.'