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deconstructed

/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪd/ /ˌdikənˈstrʌktɪd/

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To break something down into its component parts.

Examples :

"The chef deconstructed the complicated dish, separating the sauce, vegetables, and meat so he could understand each element better. "

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To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).

Examples :

"The English professor deconstructed Shakespeare's Hamlet, revealing hidden meanings and questioning traditional interpretations. "

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To analyse (generally).

Examples :

"The teacher deconstructed the poem, explaining its meaning line by line. "

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To critique (generally).

Examples :

"The professor deconstructed the student's argument, pointing out the flaws in its logic. "

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(especially US sports) To destroy.

Examples :

"2014, Ian Levy, 2014 Jun 16, The Spurs’ Deconstruction of the Heat Is Now Complete"