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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).
Adjective
hermeneutic (comparative more hermeneutic, superlative most hermeneutic)
- That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates.
Noun
hermeneutic (plural hermeneutics)
- A particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.
1995 September 27, G. D. Robinson, “Paul Ricoeur and the Hermeneutics of Suspicion: A Brief Overview and Critique”, in Premise, volume II, number 8, page 12: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.
Derived terms
Translations
that explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates
particular method of interpretation
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French herméneutique.
Adjective
hermeneutic m or n (feminine singular hermeneutică, masculine plural hermeneutici, feminine and neuter plural hermeneutice)
- hermeneutic
Declension