Definition

The act of taking something apart into its separate pieces.

Example

The disassembly of the old computer took longer than expected.

Conversation

I just learned about the process of disassembly in my programming class.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it involves breaking down code to understand how it works.

Sounds useful, especially for debugging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disassembly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "assembly" (from Latin "assimulare", meaning to bring together). The word describes the process of taking something apart that was previously assembled.

Memory Tip

Think of taking something 'apart' ('dis-') that was 'brought together' ('assembly'). This helps you remember that disassembly means to take apart what was assembled.

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