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deconstructing

The correct spelling is deconstructing.

How to pronounce deconstructing

verb

Say it like: Dec-ons-tru-cti-ng

The correct spelling is deconstructing. To break something down into its component parts. For example: "2014, Ian Levy, 2014 Jun 16, The Spurs’ Deconstruction of the Heat Is Now Complete"

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To break something down into its component parts.
  2. 2.To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
  3. 3.To analyse (generally).
  4. 4.To critique (generally).
  5. 5.(especially US sports) To destroy.

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