mandatorily-assembled
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/ˈmændəˌtɔrɪli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/ˈmændət(ə)rɪli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
'mandatorily' originates from 'mandate', specifically the Latin word 'mandatum', where 'mandare' meant 'to order'. 'Assembled' originates from the Old French word 'assembler', meaning 'to bring together'.
'Mandatorily' evolved from the Latin 'mandatum' through Old French 'mandat', and 'assembled' from Old French 'assembler', eventually forming the modern English term 'mandatorily-assembled'.
Initially, 'mandatorily' meant 'by mandate or order', and 'assembled' meant 'put together'. The combined term 'mandatorily-assembled' retains this meaning of 'required to be put together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
required to be put together or constructed by necessity or law.
The kit was mandatorily-assembled before shipping.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 05:21