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hermeneutic

/hɜːrˈmɛnjuːtɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does hermeneutic mean?

noun

Relating to the theory and methodology of interpretation, or the process of interpretation itself. It involves the critical examination of a text, speech, or other form of communication to uncover its underlying meaning.

Example

"The professor's hermeneutic approach to the ancient text revealed a deeper layer of meaning that had been overlooked by previous scholars."

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