deconstruction

IPA: dikʌnstrˈʌkʃʌn

(philosophy, literature) A philosophical theory of textual criticism; a form of critical analysis that emphasizes inquiry into the variable projection of the meaning and message of critical works, the meaning in relation to the reader and the intended audience, and the assumptions implicit in the embodied forms of expression.
The destroying or taking apart of an object; disassembly.

Examples of "deconstruction" in Sentences

What exactly does the word deconstruction mean to you?
Moore's superhero deconstruction is deeper than good guy vs. bad guy.
One of my favorite sources for political news deconstruction is signing off.
I'm gong to miss the bridge, but watching the process of deconstruction is fascinating, and yes, strangely beautiful
Therefore, to refer to the changes in the fashion universe as "deconstruction" is appropriate; it has yielded up postmodern clothing.
In their favor, the deconstructionists definition of deconstruction is actually true: it is a movement away from reality and a rebellion against truth.
The nebulous airy-fairy definition of the word deconstruction is designed to let people think it is noble and educated and intelligent to deconstruct something.
At least we are getting a clear statement of facts and possibilites from one direction knowing full well that the deconstruction is about to begin from the other side.
If the Profession de foi compels "us to choose while destroying the foundation of any choice," understanding it cannot merely be a question of identifying the elements of the text that do not fit in perfectly with the rest, as deconstruction is frequently said to do.