deconstruction
A philosophical theory of textual criticismA philosophical theory of textual criticism; a form of critical analysis that emphasizes inquiry into the variable projection of the meaning and message of critical works, the meaning in relation to the reader and the intended audience, and the assumptions implicit in the embodied forms of expression.
» Using the approach of deconstruction, the very idea of deconstruction itself must also be deconstructed, and continuously takes on a new meaning.
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)A philosophical theory of textual criticism; a form of critical analysis that emphasizes inquiry into the variable projection of the meaning and message of critical works, the meaning in relation to the reader and the intended audience, and the assumptions implicit in the embodied forms of expression.
деконструкцияdekonstrukcija
(countable, uncountable)The destroying or taking apart of an object; disassembly.
- a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Examples
1 sentencesUsing the approach of deconstruction, the very idea of deconstruction itself must also be deconstructed, and continuously takes on a new meaning.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From de- + construction or deconstruct + -ion.From de- + construction or deconstruct + -ion.
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Forms
plural: deconstructions| Singular | deconstruction |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning:deconstructionism
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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