hermeneutic

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

adjective

1. of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.

hermeneutic

/ ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the interpretation of Scripture; using or relating to hermeneutics
2. interpretive

Derived Forms

• ˌhermeˈneutically, adverb
• ˌhermeˈneutist, noun

Other Words From

• her·me·neu·ti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hermeneutic¹

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

Example Sentences

The concept of the hermeneutic circle informs our understanding of the nature of nursing as a human science.

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It is a sort of Biblical hermeneutic, in which homiletic questions are also dealt with.

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He has, however, or should have, another aim wherein is displayed the acme of hermeneutic art.

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