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hermeneutics
[ hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo- ]
/ ˌhɜr məˈnu tɪks, -ˈnyu- /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures.
the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis.
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Origin of hermeneutics
First recorded in 1730–40; see origin at hermeneutic, -ics
Words nearby hermeneutics
hermaphrodite rig, hermaphroditism, Hermaphroditus, hermatype, hermeneutic, hermeneutics, Hermes, Hermes Trismegistus, hermetic, hermetically, Hermeticism
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British Dictionary definitions for hermeneutics
hermeneutics
/ (ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪks) /
noun (functioning as singular)
the science of interpretation, esp of Scripture
the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis
philosophy
- the study and interpretation of human behaviour and social institutions
- (in existentialist thought) discussion of the purpose of life
Word Origin for hermeneutics
C18: from Greek hermēneutikos expert in interpretation, from hermēneuein to interpret, from hermēneus interpreter, of uncertain origin
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