deconstruct

English

/diːkənˈstɹʌkt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To break something down into its component parts.
  • (transitive) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
  • (transitive) To analyse generally.
  • (transitive) To critique generally.
  • (transitive) To destroy.

Etymology

Prefix from English construct.

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English

construct

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