deconstructing
|de-con-struct-ing|
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/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
(deconstruct)
break down to analyze
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deconstruct' originates from the French word 'déconstruire', where 'dé-' meant 'undo' and 'construire' meant 'to build'.
Historical Evolution
'déconstruire' transformed into the English word 'deconstruct' in the late 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to undo the construction of something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'analyze by deconstructing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'deconstruct'.
The architect is deconstructing the old building to make way for a new one.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41