deconstruction
1. [ noun ] (philosophy) 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
Synonyms: deconstructionism
Related terms: philosophical_doctrine philosophy
Similar spelling:   deconstructionist
  deconstructionism
  deconstruct
  deconstructivism
  desensitization
  desensitisation