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deconstructed

[/ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪd/]
adjective
desconstruído
1. Taken apart or broken down into constituent parts; analyzed by removing traditional structure or form
The architect designed a deconstructed building with exposed structural elements.
O arquiteto projetou um edifício desconstruído com elementos estruturais expostos.
2. In fashion or culinary arts, presented in an unconventional or fragmented way that breaks from traditional presentation
The chef served a deconstructed Caesar salad with the ingredients arranged separately on the plate.
O chef serviu uma salada Caesar desconstruída com os ingredientes arrumados separadamente no prato.
3. Subjected to deconstruction; analyzed to reveal underlying assumptions or meanings
The literary critic offered a deconstructed reading of the poem.
A crítica literária ofereceu uma leitura desconstruída do poema.
Synonyms
disassembleddismantledbroken downfragmentedunconventional
Antonyms
constructedassembledtraditionalconventionalunified

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconstruído
Standard term used in architecture, fashion, and design contexts
São Paulo
desconstruído
Commonly used in fashion and design industries
Portugal
desconstruído
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

deconstructed approach
deconstructed style
deconstructed method
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