deconstructionism
deconstructionism · deconstructionisms
The belief in, or application of, deconstructionThe belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).
/diːkənˈstɹʌkʃənɪzəm/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).
More definitions
- 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
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From deconstruction + -ism.From deconstruction + -ism.
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Forms
plural: deconstructionisms| Singular | deconstructionism |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:deconstruction
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable