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Deconstruct

//ˌdikənˈstɹʌkt// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To break something down into its component parts. figuratively, often, transitive
  2. 2
    interpret (a text or an artwork) by the method of deconstructing wordnet
  3. 3
    To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism). transitive
  4. 4
    To analyse in general. transitive
  5. 5
    To critique. transitive
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  1. 6
    To prepare (a dish) in an experimental way that presents the core ingredients separately. transitive
  2. 7
    To destroy. US, especially, transitive

Etymology

From de- + construct.

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