Constructionism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Constructionism is a noun meaning (law) A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent.
Meaning
(law) A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent.
More Meanings
- (social sciences) The idea that people learn about, or perceive the world by constructing mental models.
Example Sentences
The futility of dismissing social constructionism in favor of some "real," authentic nature outside the social and linguistic.
But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,
Word Forms
- constructionisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include constructionist, nonoriginalism, legalism, textualism, literalist, originalist.
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