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- [in-tur-pri-tiv]
- /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv/
- /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tur-pri-tiv]
- /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv/
Definitions of interpretive word
- adjective interpretive serving to interpret; explanatory. 1
- adjective interpretive deduced by interpretation. 1
- adjective interpretive made because of interpretation: an interpretive distortion of language. 1
- adjective interpretive of or relating to those arts that require an intermediary, as a performer, for realization, as in music or theater. 1
- adjective interpretive offering interpretations, explanations, or guidance, as through lectures, brochures, or films: the museum's interpretive center. 1
- noun interpretive Marked by interpretation. 1
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Origin of interpretive
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; interpret + -ive
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Parts of speech for Interpretive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interpretive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.
interpretive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interpretive
adj interpretive
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
- 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.
adjective interpretive
- explanatory — Serving to explain something.
- revelatory — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of revelation.
- informational — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- elucidative — Explanatory, clarifying; that serves to elucidate.
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