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deconstruction

DEFINITIONS OF: deconstruction

1

n 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

Synonyms:
deconstructionism
Type of:
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
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