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meticulously-assembled

|me-tic-u-lous-ly-as-sem-bled|

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/məˈtɪkjələsli əˈsɛmbəld/

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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli əˈsɛmbəld/

(assemble)

gather or fit together

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
assembleassemblesassembledassembledassemblingmore assemblablemost assemblableassemblyassemblabilityassembledimproperrandomly-assembledunofficialinsecurely-assembledirregularly-assembleduncertainly-assembledassemblably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'assemble' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'as-' meant 'together' and 'sembler' meant 'to bring together.'

Historical Evolution

'assembler' transformed into the Middle English word 'assemble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put together parts or elements.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

put together with great attention to detail and precision.

The meticulously-assembled model ship was a testament to his patience and skill.

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Last updated: 2025/03/13 05:50