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deconstructionist

 

[ ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃ(ə)nɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary theory

A deconstructionist is a person who practices or advocates deconstruction, a critical approach to literature and philosophy that examines and undermines the assumptions and ideologies of textual meaning.

Synonyms

derridian, post-structuralist

Examples of usage

  • The deconstructionist argued that there is no fixed meaning in any text.
  • She is known as a leading deconstructionist in the field of literary criticism.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

In philosophy, a deconstructionist is someone who follows the ideas of Jacques Derrida, a French philosopher known for his work on deconstruction and post-structuralism.

Synonyms

derridean, postmodernist

Examples of usage

  • The deconstructionist approach challenges traditional philosophical concepts.
  • Many contemporary philosophers have been influenced by deconstructionist ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "deconstructionist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconstrucionista

🇮🇳 विघटनवादी

🇩🇪 Dekonstruktionist

🇮🇩 dekonstruksionis

🇺🇦 деконструктивіст

🇵🇱 dekonstrukcjonista

🇯🇵 脱構築主義者

🇫🇷 déconstructionniste

🇪🇸 deconstruccionista

🇹🇷 dekonstrüksiyonist

🇰🇷 해체주의자

🇸🇦 تفكيكي

🇨🇿 dekonstruktivista

🇸🇰 dekonstruktivista

🇨🇳 解构主义者

🇸🇮 dekonstrukcionist

🇮🇸 afbyggingarsinni

🇰🇿 деконструктивист

🇬🇪 დეკონსტრუქციონისტი

🇦🇿 dekonstruksionist

🇲🇽 deconstruccionista

Etymology

The term 'deconstructionist' originated in the mid-20th century in the context of literary theory and philosophy. It gained popularity through the works of Jacques Derrida, who introduced the concept of deconstruction as a method of textual analysis. Deconstructionism has since become a significant approach in various fields of study, challenging traditional ideas of meaning and interpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,735, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.