Definitions

1. noun

a person whose name is mentioned in the context of a specific thought or idea, typically as the subject of a philosophical or literary concept

“The philosopher’s ideas about free will often reference the gedachter, a concept that has been debated for centuries”

2. adjective

related to or characteristic of a gedachter, or a concept that is thought-provoking or intellectually stimulating

“The gedachter novel was a bestseller, praised for its thought-provoking themes and complex characters”