hermeneutic
her·me·neu·tic
hermeneutic · hermeneutics
A particular theory of hermeneuticsA particular theory of hermeneutics; a particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.
UK/ˌhɜː.məˈn(j)uː.tɪk/US/ˌhɜɹ.məˈn(j)u.tɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesA particular theory of hermeneutics; a particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Derived from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from AnDerived from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).
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Forms
plural: hermeneutics| Singular | hermeneutic |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedhermeneut
Derivedhermeneutics
See also
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