hermeneutic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective interpretive or explanatory

WordNet

Her`me*neu"tic, Her`me*neu"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Hermeneutic
  • Hermeneutical
)
Etymology
Gr. , fr. to interpret: cf. F. herméneutique.
Definitions
  1. Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase.

Webster 1913