interpretive — relating to or providing an explanation or interpretation of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or providing an explanation or interpretation of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɜːrprətɪv/
Example Sentences
- Her interpretive dance about a confused cat trying to open a jar of pickles left the audience both moved and utterly baffled.
- The judge's interpretive reading of the ancient law surprised everyone in the courtroom.
- My little brother gave an interpretive explanation of why he ate the whole cake, which basically boiled down to 'the cake made me do it.'
interpretive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtɜːrprətɪv/]
relating to or providing an explanation or interpretation of something
The museum guide gives an interpretive tour, explaining what each ancient painting really means.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin interpretari meaning 'to explain or translate', derived from inter- (between) and pretium (price/value) — originally referring to a person who mediated value between parties.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + pret- (value/explain) + -ive (adjective suffix, 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her interpretive dance about a confused cat trying to open a jar of pickles left the audience both moved and utterly baffled.”
“The judge's interpretive reading of the ancient law surprised everyone in the courtroom.”
“My little brother gave an interpretive explanation of why he ate the whole cake, which basically boiled down to 'the cake made me do it.'”
“The teacher encouraged students to develop their own interpretive skills when analyzing poetry.”
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