preassembled
|pre/as/sem/bled|
B2
/ˌpriːəˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preassembled' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'assemble' from Latin 'assemblare', meaning 'to bring together'.
Historical Evolution
'assemble' changed from the Old French word 'assembler' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'assemble' meant 'to bring together', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put together parts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
already put together or constructed before being sold or used.
The preassembled furniture was easy to set up.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 20:07