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DECONSTRUCTIONISM

\dˌiːkənstɹˈʌkʃənˌɪzəm], \dˌiːkənstɹˈʌkʃənˌɪzəm], \d_ˌiː_k_ə_n_s_t_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of DECONSTRUCTIONISM

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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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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