deconstruction (n)
deconstructionism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def 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
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Hypernym philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC philosophy; literature
Derivationally related form deconstruction → deconstruct
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) deconstructionist → deconstructionism
Member of this domain - TOPIC philosophy; literature
Hyponym philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Derivationally related form deconstruct → deconstruction

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