The word "un-makings" refers to the process of breaking down or undoing something that has previously been made or established. Some synonyms for this term include dismantling, dissembling, deconstructing, eradicating, demolishing, and undoing. Each of these words implies a different method or degree of removing what has been created, whether it be physically taking apart a structure or tearing down a belief system. "Un-makings" can happen on a large scale, such as the deconstruction of a political system, or on a smaller scale, such as dismantling a piece of furniture. Regardless of the context, the act of "un-making" requires effort and intention to reverse or remove something that already exists.