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deconstruct

verb

de·​con·​struct ˌdē-kən-ˈstrəkt How to pronounce deconstruct (audio)
deconstructed; deconstructing; deconstructs

transitive verb

1
: to examine (something, such as a work of literature) using the methods of deconstruction
2
: to take apart or examine (something) in order to reveal the basis or composition often with the intention of exposing biases, flaws, or inconsistencies
deconstruct the myths of both the left and the right Wayne Karlin
3
: to adapt or separate the elements of for use in an ironic or radically new way
uses his masterly tailoring skills to deconstruct the classics Vogue
4
: destroy, demolish
nations that are deconstructing themselves Jim Hoagland
deconstructive adjective
deconstructor noun

Example Sentences

deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of deconstruct was in 1973

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