reassembly
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/ˌriːəˈsɛmbli/
putting together again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reassembly' originates from English, specifically the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'assembly' meaning 'the act of putting together.'
Historical Evolution
'reassembly' formed in modern English by combining 're-' and 'assembly,' following the pattern of similar words like 'rearrangement.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of assembling again,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of putting something back together after it has been taken apart.
The reassembly of the engine took several hours.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 04:00