Explanation
A writing surface or metaphorical textual structure in which an earlier layer has been erased or overwritten yet continues to leave traces. It conceives meaning as layered: the new does not entirely replace the old but lets the past remain legible as trace and resistance.
Example
Traces of an older text become visible beneath a medieval copy.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Palimpsest” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Intertextuality covers relations among texts generally; the palimpsest emphasises layering, erasure, and persistent trace.
Effect on thought and perception
It conceives meaning as layered: the new does not entirely replace the old but lets the past remain legible as trace and resistance.
Resonance
In the atlas, Palimpsest closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Palimpsest“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-025. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-025The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.