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- [hur-muh-noo-tik or hur-muh-noo-ti-kuh l; -nyoo-]
- /ˌhɜr məˈnu tɪk or hɜr məˈnu tɪ kəl; -ˈnyu-/
- /ˌhɜː.mə.ˈnjuː.tɪk/
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- [hur-muh-noo-tik or hur-muh-noo-ti-kuh l; -nyoo-]
- /ˌhɜr məˈnu tɪk or hɜr məˈnu tɪ kəl; -ˈnyu-/
Definitions of hermeneutic word
- adjective hermeneutic of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory. 1
- noun hermeneutic Concerning interpretation, esp. of the Bible or literary texts. 1
- adjective hermeneutic of or relating to the interpretation of Scripture; using or relating to hermeneutics 0
- adjective hermeneutic interpretive 0
- adjective hermeneutic of hermeneutics; interpretive 0
- adjective hermeneutic That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates. 0
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Origin of hermeneutic
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
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
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Parts of speech for Hermeneutic
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hermeneutic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hermeneutic usage trend in Literature
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adj hermeneutic
- allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- discursive — passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.
adjective hermeneutic
- explanatory — Serving to explain something.
- elucidative — Explanatory, clarifying; that serves to elucidate.
- elucidatory — Serving to elucidate.
- enlightening — Present participle of enlighten.
- exegetic — Of or pertaining to exegesis; explanatory.
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