forcibly-assembled
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/ˈfɔrsəbli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/ˈfɔːsəbli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assemble' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assemblare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'simulare' meant 'to make similar.'
Historical Evolution
'assemblare' transformed into the Old French word 'assembler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to gather or put together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together or gathered by force or compulsion.
The committee was forcibly-assembled to address the urgent issue.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 09:24