DECONSTRUCT


Meaning of DECONSTRUCT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdē-kən-ˈstrəkt ]

transitive verb

Date: 1973

1. : to examine (as a work of literature) using the methods of deconstruction

2. : to take apart or examine in order to reveal the basis or composition of often with the intention of exposing biases, flaws, or inconsistencies

deconstruct the myths of both the left and the right — Wayne Karlin

3. : to adapt or separate the elements of for use in an ironic or radically new way

uses his masterly tailoring skills to deconstruct the classics — Vogue

4. : destroy , demolish

nations that are deconstruct ing themselves — Jim Hoagland

• de·con·struc·tive -tiv adjective

• de·con·struc·tor -tər noun

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