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Interpreted: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpreted

 

[ ɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

language context

The word 'interpreted' is the past tense of the verb 'interpret'. It refers to the act of explaining the meaning of something, such as words or actions. This can include translating spoken or written language from one language to another. It can also mean to provide one's own understanding or explanation of an idea or situation. Interpretation is crucial in many fields, including law, education, and the arts.

Synonyms

clarified, explained, translated

Examples of usage

  • She interpreted his gesture as a sign of agreement.
  • The speaker was interpreted by a professional translator.
  • The lawyer interpreted the contract for the client.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpreted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interpretado

🇮🇳 व्याख्या की गई

🇩🇪 interpretiert

🇮🇩 ditafsirkan

🇺🇦 інтерпретований

🇵🇱 zinterpretowany

🇯🇵 解釈された

🇫🇷 interprété

🇪🇸 interpretado

🇹🇷 yorumlanan

🇰🇷 해석된

🇸🇦 مفسر

🇨🇿 interpretovaný

🇸🇰 interpretovaný

🇨🇳 解读的

🇸🇮 interpretiran

🇮🇸 túlkaður

🇰🇿 түсіндірілген

🇬🇪 შეფერხებული

🇦🇿 təfsir edilmiş

🇲🇽 interpretado

Etymology

The word 'interpret' comes from the Latin 'interpretare', which means 'to explain, expound, or clarify'. This Latin term is a combination of 'inter', meaning 'between', and 'pretare', which means 'to explain or intercede'. The term has evolved over centuries, taking on additional meanings related to translation and understanding. By the late Middle Ages, 'interpret' was being used in English to refer not only to language translation but also to the broader act of conveying meaning or intent. The past tense 'interpreted' has been commonly used in English since at least the 16th century, reflecting its long-standing importance in communication and understanding across languages and cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,385, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.