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Definition of dismantlement

dismantlement

/dɪsˈmæn.təl.mənt/
dis · man · tle · ment
Plural:dismantlements
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• noun

1

The act or process of taking apart a machine, structure, or physical assembly into separate pieces.

Example

"The careful dismantlement of the decommissioned power plant took engineers nearly three years to complete."

2

The gradual abolition, dissolution, or systematic breaking up of an organization, institution, or policy system.

Example

"Critics argued that the new legislation would lead to the gradual dismantlement of public regulatory agencies."

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• Nearby Words

dismally
dismalness
dismantle
dismantlement
dismantler
dismay
dismayed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'dismantle' plus the suffix '-ment'. The verb 'dismantle' originates from Middle French 'desmanteler', meaning to strip of a cloak ('mantel') or to tear down the outer fortifications of a castle.

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