Definition

To break into smaller parts or components.

Example

The data will disaggregate into individual categories for better analysis.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the data seems to disaggregate when we look at it closely?

Yeah, it's interesting how the patterns change when you break it down.

Exactly! I think we should disaggregate the results for a clearer analysis.

Good idea! That way, we can see the trends more clearly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To separate something into its individual parts or components.

Example

The researcher decided to disaggregate the data to analyze each group's performance separately.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can disaggregate our study materials?

That sounds interesting! How would we do that?

We could break them down into smaller topics to make them easier to review.

Root Explanation

Disaggregate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "aggregare" (from Latin, meaning to gather). The word describes the act of separating or breaking apart a collection into its individual components.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'aggregare' meaning to gather — this helps you remember that disaggregate means to break a group into its separate parts.

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