teardown
|tear-down|
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/ˈtɛrˌdaʊn/
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/ˈteəˌdaʊn/
dismantling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teardown' originates from the combination of 'tear' and 'down', where 'tear' meant 'to pull apart' and 'down' indicated 'to a lower position'.
Historical Evolution
'teardown' evolved from the Old English word 'teran' meaning 'to tear' and the Middle English 'doun' meaning 'downward'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull something apart to a lower position', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dismantling a structure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of dismantling or demolishing a structure.
The old factory is scheduled for a teardown next month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45