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Definition of disassemble

disassemble

/ˌdɪs.əˈsɛm.bəl/
dis · as · sem · ble
Past Simple:disassembled
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Past Participle:disassembled
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Present Participle:disassembling
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disassemble Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To take a machine, structure, or object apart into its separate component pieces.

Example

"The technician had to disassemble the entire engine to locate the faulty valve."

2

To translate machine code into a human-readable assembly language representation (in computing).

Example

"Security researchers often disassemble compiled binaries to analyze how unknown software operates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'disassemble' (to take something apart into its component pieces) with 'dissemble' (to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs).

• Rhymes for disassemble

• Nearby Words

disarrange
disarrangement
disarray
disassemble
disassembly
disassociate
disassociation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal or separation) and 'assemble', which derives via Old French from Latin 'assimulare' (to bring together).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disassemble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disassemble
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