temporarily-assembled
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assemble' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'as-' meant 'to' and 'sembler' meant 'to bring together.'
Historical Evolution
'assembler' transformed into the Middle English word 'assemble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together for a short period of time or not intended to be permanent.
The temporarily-assembled stage was dismantled after the event.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 21:52