disassembly

noun

dis·​assembly "+ How to pronounce disassembly (audio)
Synonyms of disassemblynext
1
: the state or condition of being disassembled
2
: the act or process of disassembling or taking apart
the careful disassembly of a lens

Word History

Etymology

dis- entry 1 + assembly

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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disassembly. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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