dismantled
|dis/man/tled|
B2
/dɪsˈmæntəld/
(dismantle)
take apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismantle' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desmanteler,' where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'manteler' meant 'to cloak or cover.'
Historical Evolution
'desmanteler' transformed into the Middle English word 'dismantelen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dismantle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strip of covering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take apart or disassemble.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take apart or disassemble something into its individual components.
The workers dismantled the old bridge.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'dismantle'.
The machine was dismantled for repairs.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40