Deconstruct
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deconstruct is a verb meaning (transitive, often figurative) To break something down into its component parts.
Meaning
(transitive, often figurative) To break something down into its component parts.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
- (transitive) To analyse in general.
- (transitive) To critique.
- (transitive, cooking) To prepare (a dish) in an experimental way that presents the core ingredients separately.
- (transitive, especially US sports) To destroy.
Word Forms
- deconstructs
- deconstructing
- deconstructed
Antonyms for deconstruct
Common opposites include construct, reconstruct.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dismantling, decommission, dismantle, unconstruct, decompose, break down.
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