interpretative
3
6.7
- adjective
- /ˌɪntərˈprɛtətɪv/
- Other inconvenient facts were reported, though not in a context that could challenge the dominant interpretative assumptions.
- interpretative framework
- interpretative process
- interpretative approach
Examples
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Above all, standard fieldwork does not provide a basis for an interpretative and holistic discussion of culture and society.
Academic text (1991) -
Has she really developed into a mature, self-confident, compassionate adult, as the dominant interpretative framework suggests?
Academic text (1992) -
In other words, the believing community, through interpretative dialogue, moves to policies and action.
Academic text (1993) -
In other words, the communal process of interpretative dialogue cannot be separated from education and action.
Academic text (1993) -
For Davis, however, "one" is a device for deferring narrative authority by opening an interpretative space to readers.
Academic text (1994) -
Confirmative research aims to confirm a hypothesis; interpretative research attempts to discover personal significance.
Academic text (1994) -
We have devised a set of criteria to analyze interpretative responses to artworks.
Academic text (1996) -
Wrigley especially welcomed articles that gave new interpretative or analytical approaches, with empirical demonstrations.
Academic text (1990) -
Peter's position is not atypical among academics working in the humanities and the interpretative social sciences.
Academic text (1993) -
The interpretative display in the museum helped visitors understand the artist's intent.
Synonyms
16
6.3
Helping people understand art or history
2
9.9
Describing a way of interpreting texts or symbols
1
9.9
Relating to explaining a text, often religious texts like the Bible
1
9.9
A way of thinking that describes how people find meaning in texts, art, or symbols
1
7.0
About problems people have when they try to explain or understand something
1
9.9
About explaining or interpreting texts, especially religious books
Compounds
1
7.2
A style of modern dance that uses movements to show feelings or tell a story
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word interpretative comes from interpret, which means 'to explain' and is the same root as interpreter, a person who explains or translates for others. So an interpretative approach gives an explanation or guide to help people understand art, writing, or data.