v.
Pronunciation: ˌ d ē -k ə n- ' str ə kt
Function: 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 \ -t ə r \ noun