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deconstruction

/dɪkənˈstrʌkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deconstruction mean?

noun

The process of breaking down or analyzing something, especially a complex idea or theory, into its component parts in order to understand it better. A critical analysis of a text or a work of art.

Example

"The professor's deconstruction of the novel revealed the underlying themes and symbolism."

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