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deconstructed

/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
de · con · struct · ed
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deconstructed Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Prepared and presented with the traditional ingredients separated or rearranged rather than combined in the usual manner (of a dish or food).

Example

"For dessert, the chef served a deconstructed lemon meringue pie featuring a citrus curd, toasted meringue drops, and shortbread crumbles."

2

Analyzed or broken down into its constituent parts in order to reinterpret its meaning or expose underlying assumptions.

Example

"The professor presented a deconstructed reading of the classic novel that challenged traditional literary interpretations."

3

Designed with exposed seams, raw edges, or an unfinished appearance by removing traditional structural linings or padding (especially of clothing or architecture).

Example

"She wore a deconstructed linen blazer that lacked shoulder pads and featured visible stitching along the lapels."

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• Rhymes for deconstructed

• Nearby Words

decongestant
decongestion
deconstruct
deconstructed
deconstruction
decontaminate
decontamination

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the past participle adjective of 'deconstruct', which was borrowed in the late 20th century from French 'déconstruire', a philosophical term popularized by Jacques Derrida combining 'de-' (reversal) and 'construct' (from Latin 'construere', meaning to pile up or build).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deconstructed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deconstructed
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