Constructionism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The idea that people learn about, or perceive the world by constructing mental models. countable, uncountable

    "But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,"

Example

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"But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,"

Etymology

From construction + -ism.

Related phrases

loose constructionismsocial constructionismstrict constructionism

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