hermeneutic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).

Adjective

hermeneutic (comparative more hermeneutic, superlative most hermeneutic)

1. That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates

Derived terms

• hermeneutic circle
• hermeneutics

Translations

That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates

• Bulgarian: обяснителен (bg) (objasnitelen), тълкувателен (tǎlkuvatelen)
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