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deconstruct

 

[ หŒdiหkษ™nหˆstrสŒkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in construction

To deconstruct means to break down or analyze something, especially a social construct, into its constituent parts in order to understand or reveal its underlying assumptions, biases, or power dynamics.

Synonyms

analyze, dissect, examine, unravel.

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Word Description / Examples
deconstruct

Usually used in academic or intellectual discussions, especially in literature, philosophy, or art, to break down complex ideas into simpler components for deeper understanding.

  • In her thesis, she aims to deconstruct the themes of isolation and identity
analyze

Often used in scientific, academic, or technical contexts to examine something methodically and in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

  • The scientist will analyze the data to find patterns in the results
dissect

Used primarily in scientific or educational contexts to describe physically taking something apart to study its internal structure; also used metaphorically for detailed examination.

  • In biology class, we will dissect a frog to study its anatomy
examine

Commonly used in formal or professional settings to inspect or look at something carefully in order to learn more about it.

  • The doctor will examine the patient to determine the cause of the symptoms
unravel

Used when attempting to solve or clarify something confusing or complicated; often has a sense of uncovering a mystery.

  • Detectives worked hard to unravel the mystery of the missing jewels

Examples of usage

  • Scholars often deconstruct texts to uncover hidden meanings.
  • The artist deconstructed traditional gender roles in their latest artwork.

Translations

Translations of the word "deconstruct" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconstruir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค˜เคŸเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dekonstruktieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะพะฝัั‚ั€ัƒัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekonstrukcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃไฝ“ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉconstruire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deconstruir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekonstรผrรผk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์ฒดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชููƒูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekonstrukce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekonstrukcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๆž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekonstrukcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afbyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะพะฝัั‚ั€ัƒะบั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekonstruksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deconstruir

Etymology

The term 'deconstruct' originated in the late 20th century in the field of philosophy and literary theory. It was popularized by the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, who used it to describe a method of literary analysis that seeks to challenge traditional assumptions about language and meaning. The concept of deconstruction has since been applied to a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, cultural studies, and art. It has become a key tool for questioning and critiquing established norms and power structures.

See also: construct, constructed, constructing, construction, constructive, constructiveness, constructivism, constructor, deconstruction, misconstruction, reconstruct, reconstruction, reconstructive, reconstructor, unconstructed.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,409, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.