Meanings
nounarche-writing (uncountable)
- uncountableThe basic system of signs and rules behind all communication, coming before both spoken words and physical writing.
Origin
A foundational, abstract concept coined by the philosopher Jacques Derrida in his 1967 book Of Grammatology.
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APA
arche-writing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arche-writing
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Chicago
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