Interpretative: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpretative

 

[ ɪnˈtəːprɪtətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

literature

Relating to or providing an interpretation; explanatory.

Synonyms

explanatory, exploratory, expository

Examples of usage

  • The interpretative dance performance left the audience in awe.
  • Her interpretative skills helped her to understand the deeper meaning of the poem.
Context #2 | Adjective

art

Expressing or involving interpretation, as of a work of art or piece of music.

Synonyms

expressive, representational, symbolic

Examples of usage

  • The artist's interpretative painting was open to various meanings.
  • His interpretative performance of the sonata captivated the audience.
Context #3 | Adjective

linguistics

Of or relating to interpretation, especially of language or texts.

Synonyms

commentarial, exegetic, hermeneutic

Examples of usage

  • The interpretative analysis of the ancient manuscript revealed new insights.
  • Her interpretative approach to the text shed light on its hidden meanings.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpretative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interpretativo

🇮🇳 व्याख्यात्मक

🇩🇪 interpretativ

🇮🇩 interpretatif

🇺🇦 інтерпретативний

🇵🇱 interpretacyjny

🇯🇵 解釈的な

🇫🇷 interprétatif

🇪🇸 interpretativo

🇹🇷 yorumsal

🇰🇷 해석적인

🇸🇦 تفسيري

🇨🇿 interpretativní

🇸🇰 interpretatívny

🇨🇳 解释性的

🇸🇮 interpretativni

🇮🇸 túlkunar

🇰🇿 түсіндірмелі

🇬🇪 ინტერპრეტაციული

🇦🇿 şərh edici

🇲🇽 interpretativo

Word origin

The word 'interpretative' is derived from the verb 'interpret', which comes from the Latin word 'interpretari', meaning 'explain, expound, understand'. The suffix '-ive' is added to form the adjective 'interpretative'. The concept of interpretation has been crucial in various fields such as literature, art, and linguistics, emphasizing the importance of understanding and explaining meanings.

See also: interpret, interpretable, interpretation, interpretations, interpreter, interpreting, interpretive, misinterpret, misinterpretation, reinterpret, reinterpretation.