assembled

[uh-sem-buhld]

adjective

1. noting an artificial gem formed of two or more parts, as a doublet or triplet, at least one of which is a true gemstone.

Other Word Forms

• unassembled adjective
• well-assembled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assembled¹

First recorded in 1585–95; assemble + -ed ²

Example Sentences

To lend a bit of grit to the proceedings, the original bar was put on display and Kristal’s office was assembled in the VIP area.

From Los Angeles Times

But that also isn’t reason to despair: in cities across America, whatever their faults, majorities have assembled multiracial coalitions based on tolerance and mutual respect.

From Salon

And even his most loyal allies accept those elections could determine if he's still delivering a conference speech to the assembled party as prime minister this time next year.

From BBC

Clad in red, white and blue, his predominantly Black dance crew assembled in an American flag formation.

From Los Angeles Times

His real audience last week was not the assembled world leaders.

From Salon

Related Words

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