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reinterpretation

in·ter·pre·ta·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tur-pri-tey-shuh n]
    • /ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌriːɪn.ˌtɜː.prɪ.ˈteɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tur-pri-tey-shuh n]
    • /ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of reinterpretation word

  • noun reinterpretation the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation. 1
  • noun reinterpretation an explanation of the meaning of another's artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. 1
  • noun reinterpretation a conception of another's behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. 1
  • noun reinterpretation a way of interpreting. 1
  • noun reinterpretation 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 reinterpretation oral translation. 1

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Origin of reinterpretation

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Reinterpretation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reinterpretation popularity

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 about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reinterpretation usage trend in Literature

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