Always already

"Always already" is a term often associated with philosophical discussions, particularly in the context of post-structuralism and deconstruction. It suggests a state of being that implies that certain conditions or understandings exist prior to any act of recognition or interpretation. In philosophical discourse, particularly in the work of thinkers like Jacques Derrida, the term emphasizes that meanings, identities, or relationships are never fully present or complete; they are always influenced by prior contexts, interpretations, and structures of meaning.