Dassemblages

Dassemblages is a term that appears in some scholarly writings as a designation for a class of assemblages defined with respect to a parameter often denoted by d. It is not a widely standardized concept, and its precise meaning can vary between disciplines and authors. In general, the term suggests configurations of heterogeneous elements linked together under a dimension, scale, or degree of integration.

Usage and interpretations vary. In mathematical or computational contexts, d might indicate dimensionality or a filtering criterion, with a dassemblage describing an arrangement or family of configurations indexed by d. In philosophy, cultural studies, or social theory, dassemblages could be used to signal a dimension-specific reading of the broader notion of assemblage, which emphasizes relations, connectivity, and emergent properties rather than static components. Some texts may use the term as a shorthand or as a variant of related phrases like “d-dimensional assemblage” or simply “assemblage” in discussions that foreground dimension-related aspects.

Relation to broader concepts. Dassemblages are closely related to the general idea of assemblages, which treats systems as networks of heterogeneous parts whose interactions produce new qualities. The term may overlap with ideas from modularity, network configurations, or dimensional analysis, depending on the discipline. Because there is no single, canonical definition, interpretations tend to hinge on the methodological concerns and terminological preferences of the source.

See also: assemblage, disassemblage, assemblage theory, modularity, network, dimensional analysis. Readers are advised to consult the specific source material to determine the intended meaning in a given context.