preassembled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌpriːəˈsɛmbəld/
KK: /priˈæsembəld/
adjective
Definition
Put together in advance, usually in a factory, so that it is ready to use right away.
Example
The furniture came preassembled, making it easy to set up in my living room.
Conversation
Have you seen the new furniture we ordered?
Yeah, I noticed it looks really nice and preassembled.
I love that we don’t have to put it together ourselves.
Exactly! It saves so much time and effort.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prefabricated
constructed
ready-made
Antonyms
disassembled
unassembled
incomplete
verb
Definition
To have been put together in advance before being sold or used.
Example
The furniture was preassembled to make it easier for customers to set up at home.
Tense Forms
Past: preassembled
Past Participle: preassembled
Conversation
Did you see that new furniture set they preassembled for the display?
Yeah, it looks really nice and saves a lot of time for customers.
I wish they could preassemble my whole room like that.
Root Explanation
Preassembled → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "assemble" (from Latin "assimulare", meaning to bring together). The word "preassembled" means put together before a certain time or event.
Memory Tip
Think of things being 'brought together' ('assemble') 'before' ('pre-') they are needed — that's what preassembled means.
Visually Confused Words
reassemble
reassemblage
reassembly
resemble
assemble