misassemble
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/ˌmɪsəˈsɛmbl/
incorrect assembly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misassemble' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'assemble' meaning 'to put together'.
Historical Evolution
'misassemble' was formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' with the verb 'assemble' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put together wrongly', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assemble something incorrectly or improperly.
The technician misassembled the device, causing it to malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 12:06