C2 verb #150,996 most common

deconstruct

UK /diːkənˈstɹʊkt/ | US /diːkənˈstɹʊkt/

To break something down into its component parts.

deconstruct in 30 Seconds

  • (verb) To break something down into its component parts.
  • (verb) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
  • (verb) To analyse (generally).

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb To break something down into its component parts.
  2. 2
    verb To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
  3. 3
    verb To analyse (generally).
  4. 4
    verb To critique (generally).
  5. 5
    verb (especially US sports) To destroy.

Examples

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