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hermeneutic
CIDE DICTIONARY
hermeneutic, a. [Gr. , fr. to interpret: cf. F. herméneutique.].
Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hermeneutic, adj. concerning interpretation, esp. of Scripture or literary texts.
Derivative
hermeneutical adj. hermeneutically adv.
Etymology
Gk hermeneutikos f. hermeneuo interpret
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