deconstruct

Signification (Anglais)

1. (figuratively, often, transitive) To break something down into its component parts.
2. (transitive) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
3. (transitive) To analyse in general.
4. (transitive) To critique.
5. (transitive) To prepare (a dish) in an experimental way that presents the core ingredients separately.
6. (US, especially, transitive) To destroy.

Concepts

déconstruire

Synonymes

take apart

Traductions

abbauen

dekonstruieren

αποδομώ

decostruire

desconstruir

deconstruir

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/diːkənˈstɹʌkt/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From de- + construct.