unexpectedly-disassembled
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-dɪˈsæmbəld/
(disassemble)
take apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disassemble' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'assemblare' meaning 'to bring together'.
Historical Evolution
'disassemblare' transformed into the Old French word 'desassembler', and eventually became the modern English word 'disassemble'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take apart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
taken apart in a manner that was not anticipated.
The machine was unexpectedly-disassembled during the routine check.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 20:36