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deconstruction

noun

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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14
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
19

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diːkənˈstɹʌkʃən

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noun

  1. 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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