Constructionism

Origin

construction + -ism

Full definition of constructionism

Noun

1. (legal) A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather to any underlying intent
2. (social science) The idea that people learn about, or perceive the world by constructing mental models
• 1997, Derek Edwards, Discourse and Cognition, But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,

Related terms

• constructionist
• constructivism

Derived terms

• social constructionism
• strict constructionism

Anagrams

• misconstruction