Word
disassembled
Phoneticsdis·as·sem·bled, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəɫd/
UK/dˌɪsɐsˈɛmbəld/
Definition
adj. taken apart into separate pieces. You use this to describe something, like a machine or furniture, that is no longer put together.
adj. having been taken apart or broken down into constituent pieces. Often functions as a participial adjective describing the state of a mechanical or structural object.
Examples
“The disassembled bike lay in pieces on the garage floor.”
“We kept the disassembled engine parts in labeled boxes to make sure we could put them back together correctly.”
“The artist displayed a disassembled clock as a commentary on the fragmented nature of modern time, with every gear and spring meticulously arranged on the gallery wall.”
Examples
simple
“The disassembled bike lay in pieces on the garage floor.”
contextual
“We kept the disassembled engine parts in labeled boxes to make sure we could put them back together correctly.”
complex
“The artist displayed a disassembled clock as a commentary on the fragmented nature of modern time, with every gear and spring meticulously arranged on the gallery wall.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disassembled” in context.
Noun
01. carefully disassemble
“You must carefully disassemble the engine to identify the faulty component.”
adv + verb
02. completely disassemble
“The technician had to completely disassemble the laptop to replace the motherboard.”
adv + verb
03. disassemble component
“The manual explains how to disassemble the components for cleaning.”
verb + noun
04. disassemble machinery
“Workers began to disassemble the heavy machinery before transporting it to the new factory.”
verb + noun
05. disassemble for repair
“The watch was disassembled for repair after water leaked into the casing.”
06. disassemble into small pieces
“The structure is designed to disassemble into small pieces for easy storage.”
07. easy to disassemble
“Modern furniture is often designed to be easy to disassemble and move.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb like 'remain' or 'lie'.
Real-World Examples
“A partially disassembled 4680 structural battery pack from a Tesla Model Y, built in Austin, Texas, is displayed under a sheet of plexiglass in Auburn Hills, Michigan U.S. March 3, 2023.” “What this all adds up to is a system that can be disassembled in “mere minutes,” the company claims.” “It required taking the laptop into an Apple repair center where the entire machine would have to be disassembled.” “The Samsung Galaxy Fold is set to launch on April 26th, but for those who have been eagerly anticipating a sneak peek at its inner workings, a pre-production model of the foldable device has already been disassembled and showcased in a series of photographs.” Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'dis-', meaning apart or away, and the verb 'assemble', which comes from the Old French 'assembler'. The root traces back to the Latin 'assimulare', meaning to bring together or collect.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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