Derridean: meaning, definitions and examples

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derridean

 

[ หŒdษ›rษชหˆdiหษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

philosophy

Relating to or characteristic of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida or his theories of deconstruction.

Examples of usage

  • The Derridean approach to literary criticism is known for its focus on the instability of language.
  • Her interpretation of the text was heavily influenced by Derridean concepts.
  • Derridean philosophy challenges traditional notions of meaning and interpretation.

Translations

Translations of the word "derridean" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrideano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคกเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช derrideanisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ derridean

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ั€ั–ะดะตะฐะฝััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ derridean

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒชใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท derridien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derridiano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derridyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ๋ฆฌ๋””์–ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุฑูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derridean

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ derridean

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพท้‡Œ่พพ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ derridean

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ derridean

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั€ั€ะธะดะตะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derridiyan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derridiano

Etymology

The term 'Derridean' originates from the name of the influential French philosopher Jacques Derrida, who is known for his development of the theory of deconstruction. Deconstruction is a method of textual analysis that seeks to uncover and destabilize the underlying assumptions and hierarchical structures of language and thought. Derrida's work has had a significant impact on fields such as literary theory, philosophy, and linguistics, challenging traditional notions of meaning and interpretation. The adjective 'Derridean' is commonly used to describe ideas, approaches, or texts that are influenced by Derrida's theories.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,718, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.