logocentrism

(lōˌgə-sĕnˈtrĭzˌəm)

1. A structuralist method of analysis, especially of literary works, that focuses upon words and language to the exclusion of non-linguistic matters, such as an author's individuality or historical context.
2. Excessive attention paid to the meanings of words or distinctions in their usage.

Related Forms:

• loˌgo·cenˈtric adjective

• loˈgo·cenˈtrist noun & adj.