'deconstruct' originates from the French word 'déconstruire', where 'dé-' meant 'undo' and 'construire' meant 'to build'.

'déconstruire' transformed into the English word 'deconstruct' in the late 20th century, influenced by the philosophical movement of deconstruction.

Initially, it meant 'to undo the construction of something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'analyzing and breaking down components'.