overinterpretation

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Definitions of overinterpretation word

noun overinterpretation the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation. 1
noun overinterpretation an explanation of the meaning of another's artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. 1
noun overinterpretation a conception of another's behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. 1
noun overinterpretation a way of interpreting. 1
noun overinterpretation the rendering of a dramatic part, music, etc., so as to bring out the meaning, or to indicate one's particular conception of it. 1
noun overinterpretation oral translation. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Latin interpretātiōn- (stem of interpretātiō). See interpret, -ation

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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