Past tense of deconstruct
regular verb
The past tense of deconstruct is deconstructed. The past participle is also deconstructed.
Forms of deconstruct
| Base form (V1) | deconstruct /ˌdiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | deconstructed |
| Past participle (V3) | deconstructed |
| Present participle | deconstructing |
| Third person singular | deconstructs |
Deconstructed in a sentence
- The most distinctive physical attribute of the space is the bright red metal sculpture that resembles one of Claes Oldenburg's oversized clothespins, only slightly deconstructed.2000, Jerold S. Kayden, Privately Owned Public Space: the New York City Experience. From the entry artwork
- Thus, the gnome concerning the precarious nature of, and the potential suffering in, human life sent by the gods uttered by Electra is deconstructed by her choice of paradigm.2003, Christiane Sourvinou-Inwood, Tragedy and Athenian Religion, page 386. From the entry gnome
Meaning of deconstruct
- verb To break something down into its component parts.
- verb To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
- verb To analyse in general.
Questions about the past tense of deconstruct
- What is the past tense of deconstruct?
- The past tense of deconstruct is deconstructed.
- What is the past participle of deconstruct?
- The past participle of deconstruct is deconstructed.
- Is deconstruct a regular or irregular verb?
- Deconstruct is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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