Meaning & use
Hermeneutical
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Relating to the theory and methods of interpreting texts, especially scripture or literature.
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The scholar took a hermeneutical approach, examining how historical context shaped the meaning of the passage.
Her hermeneutical framework drew heavily on both literary theory and biblical studies.
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Comes from 'hermeneutics,' the study of interpretation, which traces back to Hermes, the Greek messenger god associated with conveying meaning.
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interpretiveexegetical
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