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hermeneutical

/hɜːrmɪˈnuːtɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does hermeneutical mean?

adjective

Relating to or concerned with the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of religious or philosophical texts. Hermeneutical approaches emphasize the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context in which a text was written.

Example

"The scholar's hermeneutical approach to the ancient text revealed new insights into its meaning and significance."

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