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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐρμηνευτικός (ermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from ἐρμηνευτής (ermēneutḗs, “an interpreter”), from ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō, “translate, interpret”); see hermeneutics.
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hermeneutical (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.
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