deconstruct

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
20
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ (UK)
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/diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ (UK) · /diːkənˈstɹʊkt/ (UK) · /ˌdikənˈstɹʌkt/

Definition of deconstruct

6 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (figuratively, often, transitive)To break something down into its component parts.
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verb

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

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Etymology

From de- + construct.

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