déconstruction

[US]/[ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃn]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃn]/

Translation

n.the act of analyzing and breaking down a text, concept, or structure into its fundamental components; (philosophy) a critical theory developed by Jacques Derrida that examines binary oppositions and challenges underlying assumptions in texts; the process of dismantling or deconstructing a building, system, or idea

Example Sentences

the philosopher specialized in the deconstruction of western metaphysics.

deconstruction challenges the traditional binary oppositions in literature.

her thesis offers a radical deconstruction of the modern family structure.

we need a careful deconstruction of the contract terms before signing.

the artist’s latest work is a visual deconstruction of consumer culture.

derrida is the founding figure of the theory of deconstruction.

the deconstruction of the machinery took the engineers all day.

the book provides a detailed deconstruction of the author’s narrative style.

critical thinking requires the deconstruction of one's own biases.

the film is a brilliant deconstruction of the classic noir genre.

he argues for the deconstruction of the existing power hierarchies.

the deconstruction of this complex concept requires patience.

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