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deconstructionism

de·const·ruc·tionism

UK/diːkənˈstɹʌkʃənɪzəm/ US/diːkənˈstɹʊkʃənɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From deconstruction + -ism.

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