Interpretative


[in-tur-pri-tey-tiv] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪˌteɪ tɪv/

adjective
1.
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/ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv/
adjective
1.
of, involving, or providing interpretation; expository
adj.

1560s, properly formed from past participle stem of Latin interpretari (see interpret). Interpretive means the same thing, but is less correct. Related: Interpretatively.

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    [in-tur-prit] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪt/ verb (used with object) 1. to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable. 2. to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable. 3. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance […]

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  • Interpreter

    [in-tur-pri-ter] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tər/ noun 1. a person who interprets. 2. a person who provides an oral translation between speakers who speak different languages. 3. Computers. /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtə/ noun 1. a person who translates orally from one language into another 2. a person who interprets the work of others 3. (computing) n. “one who translates spoken […]

  • Interpretive

    [in-tur-pri-tiv] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv/ adjective 1. serving to ; explanatory. 2. deduced by . 3. made because of : an interpretive distortion of language. 4. of or relating to those arts that require an intermediary, as a performer, for realization, as in music or theater. 5. offering , explanations, or guidance, as through lectures, brochures, […]

  • Interpretive centre

    noun 1. (at a place of interest, such as a country park, historical site, etc) a building or group of buildings that provides interpretation of the place of interest through a variety of media, such as video displays and exhibitions of material, and, often, includes facilities such as refreshment rooms and gift shops Also called […]


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