deconstruction

WORDNET DICTIONARY

deconstruction(n = noun.cognition) deconstructionism - 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;

is a kind of philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

Derived form verb deconstruct₁

deconstruction, n. a method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language.

Derivative

deconstructionism n. deconstructionist adj. & n.

Etymology

F d{eacute}construction (as DE-, CONSTRUCTION)