interpretative

American  

[in-tur-pri-tey-tiv] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪˌteɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. interpretive.

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interpretative British  

/ ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv, ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of, involving, or providing interpretation; expository

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Other Word Forms

• interpretatively adverb
• noninterpretative adjective
• noninterpretatively adverb
• preinterpretative adjective
• uninterpretative adjective

Etymology

Origin of interpretative

1560–70; < Latin interpretāt ( us ) past participle of interpretārī to interpret + -ive

Example Sentences

The British cast was different, but Friedman has been building on her understanding of the musical, probing deeper into its secrets and untangling its interpretative knots.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, some people still hold on to an interpretative framework known as dispensationalism, which includes the popular concept of the “Rapture.”

From Salon

His death occurred just hours after speaking to a Times reporter about hiking in the heat while he took a break for some rare shade under a metal interpretative sign.

From Seattle Times

Fig.B: tooth preservation shown in the interpretative drawing of an isolated tooth.

From Salon

Language is tricky, nebulous, highly interpretative and emotional.

From Salon