HyperDic: deconstruction

English > 1 sense of the word deconstruction:
NOUNcognitiondeconstruction, deconstructionisma 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 / meaning
deconstruction > pronunciation
Soundsdiykahnstrah'kshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > deconstruction: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA 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 / meaning.
Synonymdeconstructionism
Categoryliteraturecreative writing of recognized / recognized artistic value
philosophyThe rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
Broaderphilosophical doctrine, philosophical theoryA doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Spanishdeconstrucción, desconstrucción
Catalandesconstrucció
Verbsdeconstructinterpret (a text or an artwork) by the method of deconstructing

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