logocentrism
The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of…The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit.
(countable, uncountable)The assumption that language is a fundamental or objective means of referring to reality, or that all thought and perception is ultimately based on language.
Forms
plural: logocentrisms| Singular | logocentrism |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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