English Explanatory Dictionary

constructionism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

constructionism constructionisms

Etymology

From construction + -ism.

Related words

constructionist constructivism originalism textualism

Derived words

loose constructionism social constructionism strict constructionism
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