# deconstruct

> English word · Verb · IPA /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ · frequency rank #51,057

## Definitions
1. To break something down into its component parts.
2. To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
3. To analyse in general.
4. To critique.
5. To prepare (a dish) in an experimental way that presents the core ingredients separately.
6. To destroy.

## Etymology
From de- + construct.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/deconstruct