A method of analyzing phenomena, as in anthropology, linguistics, psychology, or literature, chiefly characterized by contrasting the elemental structures of the phenomena in a system of binary opposition.
A school that advocates and employs such a method.
Main Entry: struc·tur·al·ism Pronunciation: 'str&k-ch&-r&-"liz-&m, 'str&k-shr&- Function: noun : psychologyconcerned especially with resolution of the mind into structural elements
[struhk-cher-uh-liz-uh
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