hermeneutic

[ hur-muh-noo-tik, -nyoo- ]

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adjective

of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.

Origin of hermeneutic

1800–10; <Greek hermēneutikós of, skilled in, interpreting, equivalent to hermēneú(ein) to make clear, interpret (derivative of hermēneús an interpreter, itself derivative of HermêsHermes) + -tikos-tic

Also her·me·neu·ti·cal [hur-muh-noo-ti-kuhl, -nyoo-] /hɜr məˈnu tɪ kəl, -ˈnyu-/ .

Other words from hermeneutic

her·me·neu·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby hermeneutic

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How to use hermeneutic in a sentence

The concept of the hermeneutic circle informs our understanding of the nature of nursing as a human science.
Nursing as Caring | Anne Boykin
It is a sort of Biblical hermeneutic, in which homiletic questions are also dealt with.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 8 | Various
He has, however, or should have, another aim wherein is displayed the acme of hermeneutic art.
The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus | Caius Valerius Catullus

British Dictionary definitions for hermeneutic

hermeneutic

hermeneutical

/ (ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the interpretation of Scripture; using or relating to hermeneutics
interpretive

Derived forms of hermeneutic

hermeneutically, adverb
hermeneutist, noun

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