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Hermeneutic

//ˌhɜː.məˈn(j)uː.tɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having to do with hermeneutics; that explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates texts, especially holy texts. not-comparable

    "Near-synonyms: exegetic, exegetical"

Adjective
  1. 1
    interpretive or explanatory wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A particular theory of hermeneutics; a particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

    "The hermeneutics of suspicion needs to be balanced by a hermeneutic that is grounded in the recognition that written texts represent valid expressions of their author's intent, and that principles may be established that would guide the reader to that intent."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Derived from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).

Etymology 2

Derived from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from Ancient Greek ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).

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