interpretatively
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7.7
- adverb
- /ɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪvli/
- In the discussion, he spoke interpretatively, offering his insights on the poem's deeper meanings.
Examples
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The artist viewed the painting interpretatively, exploring various themes reflected in the colors and shapes.
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As the theme from the movie The Cardinal had succinctly placed, we are like lambs that in the springtime (good times, interpretatively) wander from the fold, distracted by the ways and pleasures of this world.
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The early crowd danced erratically and interpretatively, as those aged six to eight years are wont to do.
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The dancer moved interpretatively, expressing her emotions through every gesture.
Synonyms
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6.7
In a way that relates to the meaning of words or sentences
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8.2
In a way that uses a word's suggested meaning rather than its literal meaning
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7.0
In a way that explains meaning using personal ideas
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9.9
In a way that explains the meaning of a text, often a religious text
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7.6
In a way that helps people understand
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9.9
In a way that tries to find and explain a text's meaning, like a poem or religious book
In a way that finds a spiritual meaning in stories or symbols
How Interpretive
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4.4
- Formal
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9.9
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7.7
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7.6
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
interpretatively = interpretative (transparent) = interpret + ative + ly
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the regular adjective 'interpretative', producing a straightforward adverbial meaning.
Etymology
Interpretatively comes from interpret, which means 'explain' or 'show meaning'. The ending -ly means 'in a way', so interpretatively means doing something in a way that explains or looks for meaning.