hermeneutical

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐρμηνευτικός (ermēneutikós, of or for interpreting), from ἐρμηνευτής (ermēneutḗs, an interpreter), from ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō, translate, interpret); see hermeneutics.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɨkəl/
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Adjective

hermeneutical (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

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