1. plural of deconstruction; the process of breaking down or analyzing something (such as a text, concept, or system) into its component parts to reveal hidden assumptions or meanings.
Usage: commonly used in literary criticism, philosophy, and cultural analysis; often associated with postmodern theory
2. plural of deconstruction; the act of taking apart or dismantling a physical structure or object.
Usage: less common than the analytical sense

Examples

• The professor assigned several deconstructions of classic novels to help students understand hidden themes.
• Literary deconstructions reveal how authors challenge conventional meanings through language.
• The deconstructions of the old building took several months to complete safely.
• Postmodern deconstructions of traditional narratives have influenced contemporary art and criticism.
• Her deconstructions of popular culture exposed underlying power structures in media.
• The architect's deconstructions of modernist design principles opened new creative possibilities.