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noun
The belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: deconstruction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
History
From deconstruction + -ism.
Across languages
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