Reinterpreting: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinterpreting
[ ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪŋ ]
changing understanding
Reinterpreting refers to the act of interpreting something in a new or different way. It involves analyzing or considering a particular idea, piece of art, or situation from an alternative perspective, thereby leading to a modified understanding or conclusion.
Synonyms
reassessing, reexamining, reframing, rethinking.
Examples of usage
- The artist is reinterpreting classical themes in modern art.
- In her paper, she is reinterpreting historical events.
- He spent years reinterpreting the meaning of the original text.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinterpreting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reinterpretando
🇮🇳 पुनः व्याख्या करना
🇩🇪 neu interpretierend
🇮🇩 menginterpretasikan ulang
🇺🇦 перетлумачення
🇵🇱 reinterpretacja
🇯🇵 再解釈
🇫🇷 réinterprétation
🇪🇸 reinterpretación
🇹🇷 yeniden yorumlama
🇰🇷 재해석
🇸🇦 إعادة تفسير
🇨🇿 přeinterpretace
🇸🇰 reinterpretácia
🇨🇳 重新解释
🇸🇮 ponovno interpretiranje
🇮🇸 endurheimt
🇰🇿 қайта интерпретация
🇬🇪 ახალი ინტერპრეტაცია
🇦🇿 yenidən şərh etmə
🇲🇽 reinterpretación
Etymology
The word 'reinterpret' is formed from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', and 'interpret', derived from the Latin 'interpretari', which means 'to explain' or 'to expound'. The concept of reinterpreting suggests a cyclical understanding where meanings evolve and shift over time as new contexts and perspectives arise. In fields such as literature, art, and philosophy, the act of reinterpretation is crucial because it allows ideas and works to be relevant to contemporary audiences. It acknowledges that understanding is not static; rather, it is influenced by various cultural, social, and historical factors. Scholars and critics often engage in reinterpretation to challenge dominant narratives or to highlight overlooked dimensions of a work.