deconstruct
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/, /diːkənˈstɹʊkt/
Verb
deconstruct (third-person singular simple present deconstructs, present participle deconstructing, simple past and past participle deconstructed)
- (transitive, often figurative) To break something down into its component parts.
- (transitive) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
- (transitive) To analyse (generally).
- (transitive) To critique (generally).
- (transitive, especially US sports) To destroy.
- 2014, Ian Levy, 2014 Jun 16, The Spurs’ Deconstruction of the Heat Is Now Complete
Usage notes
Narrowly used as a specific kind of literary analysis and criticism; broadly used as a fancy term to mean analysis, criticism, destruction, etc.
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Translations
break down
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