Derridean

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Derridan. alt-of, alternative

    "Heidegger begins by “destructing” (what the Derrideans prefer to call “deconstructing”) the entire Western ontotheological tradition."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Derridan. alt-of, alternative

Example

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"Heidegger begins by “destructing” (what the Derrideans prefer to call “deconstructing”) the entire Western ontotheological tradition."

Etymology

From Derrida + -ean.

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