Disassembled: meaning, definitions and examples
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disassembled
[ dɪsˈæsəm.bəld ]
mechanical process
Disassembled refers to the action of taking apart a device, structure, or system, usually to repair, inspect, or store components. This process can involve unscrewing, unbolting, or otherwise separating parts that are joined together. Disassembly is often necessary for maintenance and improvement of mechanisms, as well as for recycling and safe disposal of electronic components. The term can also apply to breaking down theories or arguments into simpler parts for better understanding.
Synonyms
broken down, dismantled, taken apart
Examples of usage
- The technician disassembled the engine to diagnose the issue.
- After the event, we disassembled the stage to make space.
- He carefully disassembled the toy to see how it worked.
Translations
Translations of the word "disassembled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmontado
🇮🇳 विखंडित
🇩🇪 demontiert
🇮🇩 dibongkar
🇺🇦 розібраний
🇵🇱 zdemontowany
🇯🇵 分解された
🇫🇷 démonté
🇪🇸 desmontado
🇹🇷 sökülmüş
🇰🇷 분해된
🇸🇦 مفكك
🇨🇿 rozmontovaný
🇸🇰 rozmontovaný
🇨🇳 拆解的
🇸🇮 razstavljen
🇮🇸 niðurrifinn
🇰🇿 бөлшектелген
🇬🇪 გაშლილი
🇦🇿 sökülmüş
🇲🇽 desmontado
Etymology
The word 'disassemble' is derived from the prefix 'dis-', meaning 'apart' and the verb 'assemble', which comes from the Latin 'assemblare', meaning 'to bring together'. The concept of disassembly has its roots in the need for repair and maintenance, prevalent since the advent of tools and machinery. As industrialization progressed in the 19th century, the need for disassembly techniques became more pronounced with the growing complexity of machines. The term has since evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, including software engineering and academic analysis, reflecting a more analytical approach to understanding systems by breaking them down into their fundamental components.