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disaggregate

[ dis-ag-ri-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·ag·gre·gat·ed, dis·ag·gre·gat·ing.
  1. to separate (an aggregate or mass) into its component parts.


verb (used without object)

, dis·ag·gre·gat·ed, dis·ag·gre·gat·ing.
  1. to become separated from an aggregate or mass.

disaggregate

/ dɪsˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

  1. to separate from a group or mass
  2. to divide into parts


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Derived Forms

  • ˌdisaggreˈgation, noun

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Other Words From

  • dis·aggre·gation noun
  • dis·aggre·gative adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disaggregate1

First recorded in 1820–30; dis- 1 + aggregate

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Example Sentences

Therefore, experts should make sure to disaggregate their judgments into those that are based on their expertise and those that aren’t, says Keith.

Certain unhealthy festivals disaggregate the people and convert them into the populace.

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