deconstruction

noun

de·con·struc·tion ˌdē-kən-ˈstrək-shən How to pronounce deconstruction (audio)

: a philosophical or critical method which asserts that meanings, metaphysical constructs, and hierarchical oppositions (as between key terms in a philosophical or literary work) are always rendered unstable by their dependence on ultimately arbitrary signifiers

also : an instance of the use of this method

a deconstruction of the nature–culture opposition in Rousseau's work

: the analytic examination of something (such as a theory) often in order to reveal its inadequacy

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Deconstruction doesn't actually mean "demolition;" instead it means "breaking down" or analyzing something (especially the words in a work of fiction or nonfiction) to discover its true significance, which is supposedly almost never exactly what the author intended. A feminist may deconstruct an old novel to show how even an innocent-seeming story somehow depends on the oppression of women. A new western may deconstruct the myths of the old West and show lawmen as vicious and criminals as flawed but decent. Table manners, The Sound of Music, and cosmetics ads have all been the subjects of deconstructionist analysis. Of course, not everyone agrees with deconstructionist interpretations, and some people reject the whole idea of deconstruction, but most of us have run into it by now even if we didn't realize it.

Example Sentences

a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits

Recent Examples on the Web But the price for this is the constant deconstruction of conventional education, and endless devotion.

Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022 In extended sequences worthy of Popular Mechanics deconstruction, Mike would systematically take apart a mysterious device or construct one.

Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 This deconstruction of a watch is a horological dream for collectors and is a time-consuming project, but the site has been highly successful.

Roberta Naas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 Most cities, Portland included, have targeted old buildings for deconstruction.

Aarian Marshall, Wired, 22 Feb. 2022 Bezos will pay for the deconstruction of the bridge, according to the outlet, Dutch News reported.

Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022 After reading Clover, and her deconstruction of the horror film protagonist known as the Final Girl, those reasons come into focus.

Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 Add deconstruction to the list of Schiaparelli innovations.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 July 2022 French architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud reinterpreted the classic Le Club chair from a bulky form into a light and comfortable deconstruction for Poliform.

Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 26 May 2022 See More

单词	deconstructions
释义	deconstruction noun de·con·struc·tion ˌdē-kən-ˈstrək-shən 1 : a philosophical or critical method which asserts that meanings, metaphysical constructs, and hierarchical oppositions (as between key terms in a philosophical or literary work) are always rendered unstable by their dependence on ultimately arbitrary signifiers also : an instance of the use of this method a deconstruction of the nature–culture opposition in Rousseau's work 2 : the analytic examination of something (such as a theory) often in order to reveal its inadequacy Did you know? Deconstruction doesn't actually mean "demolition;" instead it means "breaking down" or analyzing something (especially the words in a work of fiction or nonfiction) to discover its true significance, which is supposedly almost never exactly what the author intended. A feminist may deconstruct an old novel to show how even an innocent-seeming story somehow depends on the oppression of women. A new western may deconstruct the myths of the old West and show lawmen as vicious and criminals as flawed but decent. Table manners, The Sound of Music, and cosmetics ads have all been the subjects of deconstructionist analysis. Of course, not everyone agrees with deconstructionist interpretations, and some people reject the whole idea of deconstruction, but most of us have run into it by now even if we didn't realize it. Synonyms analysis anatomizing anatomy assay breakdown dissection See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits Recent Examples on the Web But the price for this is the constant deconstruction of conventional education, and endless devotion. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022 In extended sequences worthy of Popular Mechanics deconstruction, Mike would systematically take apart a mysterious device or construct one. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 This deconstruction of a watch is a horological dream for collectors and is a time-consuming project, but the site has been highly successful. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 Most cities, Portland included, have targeted old buildings for deconstruction. Aarian Marshall, Wired, 22 Feb. 2022 Bezos will pay for the deconstruction of the bridge, according to the outlet, Dutch News reported. Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022 After reading Clover, and her deconstruction of the horror film protagonist known as the Final Girl, those reasons come into focus. Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 Add deconstruction to the list of Schiaparelli innovations. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 July 2022 French architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud reinterpreted the classic Le Club chair from a bulky form into a light and comfortable deconstruction for Poliform. Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 26 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology French déconstruction, from dé- de- + construction First Known Use 1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1 deconstructions noun plural of deconstruction as in analyses the separation and identification of the parts of a whole a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance analyses investigations dissections inspections examinations breakdowns evaluations assessments anatomies assays diagnoses categorizations classifications codifications inventories arrangements scrutinies assortments enumerations tabulations subdivisions indexings reductions itemizations musters segmentations separations divisions Antonyms & Near Antonyms syntheses consolidations amalgamations assimilations integrations aggregations conglomerations agglomerations coalescences unifications See More
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