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 Words From

• unas·sembled adjective
• well-as·sembled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assembled¹

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

Example Sentences

One Direction was assembled on the British talent show “The X Factor” in 2010 when the members were teenagers.

From New York Times

At the time, he anticipated that the task force, once assembled, would complete its work over about three months.

From Los Angeles Times

He assembled Voices from the Plain of Jars, a book with the subtitle “Life Under an Air War,” published in 1972.

From Salon

Regardless, these pieces have been assembled, as well as conducted, with thoughtfulness and care.

From New York Times

Gnatalie, at this point, is a puzzle waiting to be assembled.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• massed