Derridean: meaning, definitions and examples
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derridean
[ หdษrษชหdiหษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น derrideano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคกเคฟเคฏเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช derrideanisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ derridean
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัััะดะตะฐะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ derridean
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใใฃใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท derridien
๐ช๐ธ derridiano
๐น๐ท derridyen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฆฌ๋์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฑูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ derridean
๐ธ๐ฐ derridean
๐จ๐ณ ๅพท้่พพ็
๐ธ๐ฎ derridean
๐ฎ๐ธ derridean
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตััะธะดะตะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ derridiyan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.