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- [hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-]
- /ˌhɜr məˈnu tɪks, -ˈnyu-/
- /ˌhɜː.mə.ˈnjuː.tɪks/
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- [hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-]
- /ˌhɜr məˈnu tɪks, -ˈnyu-/
Definitions of hermeneutics word
- noun hermeneutics the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. 1
- noun hermeneutics the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis. 1
- noun hermeneutics The branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible or literary texts. 1
- noun plural hermeneutics study of human and social behavior 1
- noun hermeneutics the science of interpretation, esp of Scripture 0
- noun hermeneutics the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis 0
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Origin of hermeneutics
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; See origin at hermeneutic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Hermeneutics
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hermeneutics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hermeneutics
noun hermeneutics
- investigation — the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- unmasking — to strip a mask or disguise from.
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