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Disassembling: meaning, definitions and examples

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disassembling

 

[ dɪsəˈsɛmbəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of dismantling

Disassembling refers to the act of taking something apart or breaking it down into its components. This process can be applied to various objects, from machinery to electronics, for purposes such as repair, recycling, or analysis.

Synonyms

deconstructing, dismantling, taking apart

Examples of usage

  • The technician is disassembling the old computer for parts.
  • He carefully disassembled the model airplane to fix its wings.
  • The car mechanic suggested disassembling the engine for a thorough inspection.

Translations

Translations of the word "disassembling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmontagem

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 Demontage

🇮🇩 pembongkaran

🇺🇦 демонтаж

🇵🇱 demontaż

🇯🇵 分解

🇫🇷 désassemblage

🇪🇸 desmontaje

🇹🇷 sökmek

🇰🇷 분해

🇸🇦 تفكيك

🇨🇿 demontáž

🇸🇰 demontáž

🇨🇳 拆解

🇸🇮 razstavljanje

🇮🇸 afskilna

🇰🇿 бөлшектеу

🇬🇪 შედევრი

🇦🇿 sökmə

🇲🇽 desensamblaje

Etymology

The word 'disassemble' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Middle French word 'desassembler', which means to take apart. The prefix 'dis-' usually implies reversal or removal, while the root 'assemble' comes from the Latin 'assimulare', meaning to bring together. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, especially in technical and mechanical fields. It is often used when referring to the breakdown of devices for maintenance, repair, or study. The evolution of the term reflects the increasing complexity of machinery and technology, necessitating a clear terminology for processes involved in fabrication and deconstruction.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,102 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.