Dismember

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

Definitions of dismember

verb to cut or tear off the limbs, especially by force

Example Sentences

A1 The butcher had to dismember the chicken before selling it.

A2 The archaeologist carefully dismembered the ancient artifact to study its parts.

B1 The forensic team had to dismember the body to determine the cause of death.

B2 The surgeon had to dismember the tumor from the patient's brain.

C1 The serial killer was known to dismember his victims before disposing of their bodies.

C2 The skilled taxidermist was able to dismember the animal with precision to create a lifelike mount.

Examples of dismember in a Sentence

formal The forensic team discovered evidence that the victim had been dismembered.

informal I heard a rumor that the killer dismembered the body before disposing of it.

slang The gang members threatened to dismember anyone who crossed them.

figurative The company's decision to dismember the project surprised everyone.

Grammatical Forms of dismember

• past tense: dismembered
• plural: dismembers
• comparative: more dismembered
• superlative: most dismembered
• present tense: dismember
• future tense: will dismember
• perfect tense: have dismembered
• continuous tense: is dismembering
• singular: dismember
• positive degree: dismember
• infinitive: to dismember
• gerund: dismembering
• participle: dismembered

Origin and Evolution of dismember

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dismember' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'desmembrer' which came from Latin 'dismembrare'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physically separating limbs or body parts, the meaning of 'dismember' has evolved to also include the act of breaking up or dividing a group or organization.