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deconstruct | deconstructor |

As a verb deconstruct

is to break something down into its component parts.

As a noun deconstructor is

one who, or that which, deconstructs.

deconstruct

English

(Deconstruction)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To break something down into its component parts.
  • (label) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
  • (label) To analyse (generally).
  • (label) To critique (generally).
  • To destroy.
  • * 2014 , Ian Levy, 2014 Jun 16, The Spurs’ Deconstruction of the Heat Is Now Complete
  • Usage notes

    Narrowly used as a specific kind of literary analysis and criticism; broadly used as a fancy term to mean analysis, criticism, destruction, etc.

    Derived terms

    * deconstructable * deconstructive * deconstructively

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    deconstructor

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who, or that which, deconstructs.