(transitive, often figuratively) To break something down into its component parts. / (transitive) To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).

(philosophy, literature) A philosophical theory of textual criticism; a form of critical analysis that emphasizes inquiry into the variable projection of the meaning and message of critical works, the meaning in relation to the reader and the intended audience, and the assumptions implicit in the embodied forms of expression.

plural of deconstruction

In a deconstructive manner.

Tending to deconstruct; of or relating to deconstruction.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deconstruct

simple past tense and past participle of deconstruct

present participle of deconstruct

Of or pertaining to deconstruction.

Able to be deconstructed.