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hermeneut- — Interpretation

hermeneut- means interpretation. Ancient Greek source words and ideas terminology examples: hermeneutics.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Interpretation

• Ancient Greek: ἑρμηνεύω (hermeneuo)

Examples and word parts

hermeneutics

The study of how texts are interpreted and understood.

Word parts: hermeneutics comes from hermēneutikos (for interpreting), related to hermēneuō (interpret).

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