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interpretive

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈtɝpɹətɪv// UK //ɪntˈɜːpɹɪtˌɪv// in·ter·pre·tive

adj. related to explaining or showing the meaning of something. You use this to describe things like art, dance, or signs that help people understand a topic.

adj. relating to or providing an interpretation; serving to explain or clarify the meaning of a text, performance, or data set.


SIMPLE

The museum has many interpretive signs to explain the history.

CONTEXTUAL

The dancer performed an interpretive piece that represented the changing of the seasons through fluid movements.

COMPLEX

Scholars often disagree on the interpretive framework used to analyze these ancient texts, as different cultural lenses can lead to vastly different conclusions.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; often found in academic or artistic contexts.

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