misassembled
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/ˌmɪsəˈsɛm.bəld/
(misassemble)
incorrect assembly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misassemble' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'assemble' from Latin 'assemblare', meaning 'to bring together'.
Historical Evolution
'misassemble' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'assemble', which was used in Middle English as 'assemblen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrongly bring together parts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assemble something incorrectly or improperly.
The furniture was misassembled, causing it to collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 13:39