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Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to interpret: cf. F.

herméneutique

Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory;

as,

hermeneutic

theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a

hermeneutic

phrase.

hermeneutical ‎(not comparable)

Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

concerning hermeneutics