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deconstruction

deconstruction

1 7.1
Serving a dish's parts separately so people can taste and combine them
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : deconstrucción

Examples

  • Before work began, a technical support group reviewed a demolition job and compared it to the planned deconstruction.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The chef's latest creation was a stunning deconstruction of lasagna, featuring layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce elegantly arranged on the plate.

  • At the restaurant, I ordered a deconstruction of the classic burger, which included a separate serving of the patty, bun, and toppings for a unique tasting experience.

  • This dessert features a deconstruction of chocolate cake, where each component is served individually to highlight the different flavors and textures.

Antonyms

to combine
638 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

to reconstruct
33 3.9

Build again something that was damaged or destroyed

How Separated

deconstruction
  • Specialized
1 7.1
course
480 1.3

Surface Forms

deconstruction singular
deconstructions plural

Morphology

deconstruction = deconstruct (semi-transparent) = de + construct + ion

This sense is a straightforward noun formation from the verb 'deconstruct' with the suffix '-ion'.

Etymology

The word deconstruction is made of de- ('take away') and construct ('build'), the same root as the word construct. In cooking it means serving a dish's parts separately—like taking a recipe apart—so diners can taste and combine each part themselves.