logocentrism

lo·go·cen·trism

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-guh-sen-triz-uh m]
- /ˌloʊ gəˈsɛn trɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-guh-sen-triz-uh m]
- /ˌloʊ gəˈsɛn trɪz əm/

Definitions of logocentrism word

noun logocentrism a method of literary analysis in which words and language are regarded as a fundamental expression of external reality, excluding nonlinguistic factors such as historical context. 1
noun logocentrism excessive faith in the meanings of words or their specific usages. 1
noun logocentrism The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit. 1
noun logocentrism concentration on language or words to the detriment of the things to which they refer 0

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logocentrism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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