ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deconstructionism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /diːkənˈstɹʌkʃənɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deconstructionism is a noun meaning The belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).

Meaning

The belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).

Example Sentences

Once he had decided to major in English, “since it sounded like something I might already know,” he learned to enjoy tossing the vocabulary of deconstructionism back at his teachers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deconstructionism

Depending on context, synonyms include deconstruction.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deconstruction, textualism, textology, hermeneutics, entextualisation, ecdotics.

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