Associations to the word «Hermeneutic»

Wiktionary

HERMENEUTIC, adjective. That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates
HERMENEUTIC CIRCLE, noun. A framework for the interpretation of a text which considers historical, linguistic, cultural, environmental, and individualistic contexts.

Dictionary definition

HERMENEUTIC, adjective. Interpretive or explanatory.

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain