deconstruct

American  

[dee-kuhn-struhkt] / ˌdi kənˈstrʌkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to break down into constituent parts; dissect; dismantle.

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deconstruct British  

/ ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt /

verb

1. to apply the theories of deconstruction to (a text, film, etc)

2. to expose or dismantle the existing structure in (a system, organization, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of deconstruct

Apparently back formation from deconstruction

Example Sentences

“The fact the tariffs have come down is giving retailers pause when they consider a deconstruct, as they have to balance ‘shelf appeal’ against value or cost increases,” Foreman said.

From MarketWatch

Let’s try to deconstruct some of these statistics.

From Los Angeles Times

Technology was a great ally of the Nortec Collective — it allowed us to deconstruct the norteño sound and create something new.

From Los Angeles Times

Mind you, this is the same influencer who went viral for making a “deconstructed salad,” which is essentially a whole romaine leaf dressed in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

From Salon

With Club Gay Gardens, she and Torres sought to deconstruct that archetype.

From Los Angeles Times

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