Definition

The act of putting something back together after it has been taken apart.

Example

After the parts were cleaned, the reassembly of the machine took several hours.

Conversation

I just finished taking apart my old bike for some repairs.

Oh really? Are you planning for a complete reassembly?

Yeah, I want to make sure everything is in good condition before I put it back together.

That sounds smart! A proper reassembly can make it feel brand new.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reassembly → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "assemble" (from Latin "assimulare", meaning to bring together). The word "reassembly" means the act of bringing something together again after it has been taken apart.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something back together 'again' ('re-') after it has been 'brought together' ('assemble').

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