Noun: deconstruction ,dee-kun'strúk-shun
- (literature) 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
"deconstruction challenges traditional interpretations of texts";
- deconstructionism
- The process of breaking something down into its constituent parts for critical examination
"The chef's deconstruction of the classic dish presented familiar flavours in an entirely new way"
Derived forms: deconstructions
Type of: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Encyclopedia: Deconstruction