deconstruct
/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt/
analyze, dismantle
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To analyze and break down a concept, text, or system into its constituent parts, often to expose its underlying assumptions, biases, or structure.
"The literary critic attempted to deconstruct the author's narrative."
- 2.
To take apart or dismantle (something, especially a structure) physically.
"They had to deconstruct the old stage set after the play."
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The literary critic attempted to deconstruct the author's narrative to reveal hidden meanings.
The literary critic attempted to deconstruct the author's narrative to reveal hidden meanings.
Before we can rebuild, we first need to deconstruct the old structure safely.
Before we can rebuild, we first need to deconstruct the old structure safely.
It's important to deconstruct complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
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How do you pronounce deconstruct?
deconstruct is pronounced [/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does deconstruct mean?
deconstruct means "analyze, dismantle". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is deconstruct?
deconstruct is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The literary critic attempted to deconstruct the author's narrative to reveal hidden meanings." — used to mean "analyze, dismantle".
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