deconstruct

de·con·struct

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-kuh n-struhkt]
- /ˌdi kənˈstrʌkt/
- /ˌdiː.kənˈstrʌkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kuh n-struhkt]
- /ˌdi kənˈstrʌkt/

Definitions of deconstruct word

verb deconstruct In philosophy and literary criticism, to deconstruct an idea or text means to show the contradictions in its meaning, and to show how it does not fully explain what it claims to explain. 3
verb deconstruct to apply the theories of deconstruction to (a text, film, etc) 3
verb deconstruct to expose or dismantle the existing structure in (a system, organization, etc) 3
verb transitive deconstruct to analyze (a text) by using deconstruction 3
verb transitive deconstruct to subject to rigorous analysis, as to reveal weakness or error 3
verb transitive deconstruct to take apart; disassemble 3

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deconstruct popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for deconstruct

verb deconstruct

interpret — to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable.
dissect — to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
dismantle — to deprive or strip of apparatus, furniture, equipment, defenses, etc.: to dismantle a ship; to dismantle a fortress.
decipher — to determine the meaning of (something obscure or illegible)
decode — If you decode a message that has been written or spoken in a code, you change it into ordinary language.

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