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Derridean

Derridean

9.9
Relating to the ideas of Jacques Derrida, especially deconstruction
  • adjective
  • /ˌdɛrɪˈdiːən/
  • Literature
translation icon : derridiano
  • Her interpretation of the novel was distinctly Derridean in its focus on language and meaning.

Examples

  • Many literary critics use Derridean approaches to analyze classic texts.

  • The professor presented a Derridean analysis of the text.

  • The professor explained the Derridean concept of deconstruction to the class.

  • Many modern critics use Derridean concepts in their work.

  • Her interpretation of the novel was distinctly Derridean in its focus on language and meaning.

  • Many literary critics use Derridean approaches to analyze classic texts.

  • The professor explained the Derridean concept of deconstruction to the class.

Synonyms

deconstructive
vsDerridean
  • Specialized
8.4

Showing broken, irregular shapes and strange angles in building design

is philosophical and focuses on theory and textual method rather than architecture

Surface Forms

Derridean positive

Morphology

Derridean = Derrida (transparent) = Derrida + ean

Formed by the productive adjectival suffix '-ean' attached to the proper name 'Derrida', clearly indicating relation to Derrida.

Etymology

Derridean comes from the name Derrida, the French thinker Jacques Derrida, and works like Freudian to mean 'related to' a person. Derrida used a method called 'deconstruction' that shows language does not have one fixed meaning, so Derridean describes ideas or methods that question stable meaning.