hermeneutic
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτικός (hermēneutikós, “of or for interpreting”), from ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneús, “interpreter”).
Adjective
edithermeneutic (comparative more hermeneutic, superlative most hermeneutic)
- That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates.
Noun
edithermeneutic (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
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editthat explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates
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particular method of interpretation
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Romanian
editEtymology
editBorrowed from French herméneutique.
Adjective
edithermeneutic m or n (feminine singular hermeneutică, masculine plural hermeneutici, feminine and neuter plural hermeneutice)
Declension
editDeclension of hermeneutic
| singular | plural | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
| nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | hermeneutic | hermeneutică | hermeneutici | hermeneutice | ||
| definite | hermeneuticul | hermeneutica | hermeneuticii | hermeneuticele | |||
| genitive/ dative |
indefinite | hermeneutic | hermeneutice | hermeneutici | hermeneutice | ||
| definite | hermeneuticului | hermeneuticei | hermeneuticilor | hermeneuticelor | |||