How Do You Spell DISMANTLE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈantə͡l] (IPA)

The word "dismantle" is spelled with a silent "n", which can be confusing for non-native English speakers. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /dɪsˈmæntl/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The "dis-" prefix means "the opposite of", while the "mantle" means "to cover or spread over". Together, the word means to take apart or strip of covering. Even though the "-n-" is not pronounced, its presence helps to convey the origin of the word in Old French "dismanteler", which meant "to tear down a fortification".

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DISMANTLE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "dismantle" refers to the process of taking apart or deconstructing a structure or object in a methodical manner. It involves systematically removing all its individual components, parts, or elements, rendering it inoperative or unrecognizable in its original form.

    Typically used in the context of physical objects or infrastructures, "dismantle" often implies the purposeful disassembly of something, either for repair, renovation, or complete removal. It suggests a careful and deliberate approach, with the intention of obtaining a better understanding of the object's inner workings, replacing faulty parts, or repurposing the elements for a different use.

    The term can extend to various domains, such as buildings, machinery, equipment, or even abstract things like systems or institutions. For example, when dismantling a building, it involves taking apart its structural components, removing fixtures, and demolishing the structure. When applied to machinery or equipment, it means disassembling the device into its constituent parts for repairs, maintenance, or the extraction of valuable components.

    Economically and politically, "dismantle" may refer to the process of intentionally breaking apart or abolishing a system, organization, or institution. It implies a purposeful deconstruction of existing structures or ideologies to bring about significant changes or reforms. In such cases, "dismantle" signifies disassembling or dissolving the existing structure so that new structures or processes can be implemented.

  2. To strip or divest, as a house of furniture, or a castle of its defences.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISMANTLE

The word "dismantle" originated from the combination of two Old French words: "des-" meaning "undo, reverse" and "manteler" meaning "to cover with a cloak" or "to cloak, hide". In its early usage, "dismantle" referred to removing a protective covering or uncloaking something. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the idea of taking something apart or disassembling it, thus giving rise to its modern definition.

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Conjugate verb Dismantle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dismantled
you would have dismantled
he/she/it would have dismantled
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I would have dismantle
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dismantling
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we would have been dismantling
they would have been dismantling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dismantle
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dismantling
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we would be dismantling
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FUTURE

I will dismantle
you will dismantle
he/she/it will dismantle
we will dismantle
they will dismantle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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we will be dismantling
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dismantled
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you dismantle
we let´s dismantle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dismantle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dismantling
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he/she/it was dismantling
we were dismantling
they were dismantling

PAST PARTICIPLE

dismantled

PAST PERFECT

I had dismantled
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he/she/it had dismantled
we had dismantled
they had dismantled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dismantling
you had been dismantling
he/she/it had been dismantling
we had been dismantling
they had been dismantling

PRESENT

I dismantle
you dismantle
he/she/it dismantles
we dismantle
they dismantle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dismantling
you are dismantling
he/she/it is dismantling
we are dismantling
they are dismantling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dismantling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dismantled
you have dismantled
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we have dismantled
they have dismantled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dismantling
you have been dismantling
he/she/it has been dismantling
we have been dismantling
they have been dismantling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dismantle

SIMPLE PAST

I dismantled
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we dismantled
they dismantled

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