interpretive

[ in-tur-pri-tiv ]

/ ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv /

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adjective

serving to interpret; explanatory.

deduced by interpretation.

made because of interpretation: an interpretive distortion of language.

of or relating to those arts that require an intermediary, as a performer, for realization, as in music or theater.

offering interpretations, explanations, or guidance, as through lectures, brochures, or films: the museum's interpretive center.

Origin of interpretive

First recorded in 1670–80; interpret + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM interpretive

in·ter·pre·tive·ly, adverbnon·in·ter·pre·tive, adjectivenon·in·ter·pre·tive·ly, adverbnon·in·ter·pre·tive·ness, noun

self-in·ter·pre·tive, adjectiveun·in·ter·pre·tive, adjectiveun·in·ter·pre·tive·ly, adverb

Words nearby interpretive

interpret, interpretation, interpretative, interpreted language, interpreter, interpretive, interpretive centre, interpretive semantics, interprovincial, interproximal, interproximal space

Example sentences from the Web for interpretive

I came [to personal essays] through the route of, if you want to call it intellection or a kind of interpretive [genre].
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And what is the difference between a truly creative artist and an interpretive artist?
The Stacks: The Eyes of Winter: Paul Newman at 70|Peter Richmond|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But then I was so impressed by the unique and interpretive ideas people were able to come up with.
The Gregory Brothers and the Rise of the Remix Video|Jackie Snow|February 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
It is also more in the nature of misperception and interpretive crudity, rather than ignorance.
Ignorant America|Tunku Varadarajan|August 30, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Yes, that was interpretive dance accompanying those Oscar-nominated film scores.
The 22 Best Oscar Moments|The Daily Beast Video|March 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He has the interpretive power which makes us see what he2868 sees and invites us to share his enjoyment in his strange adventures.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7|Various
The observation and interpretive banks once more came into play, studying the situation for several minutes.
The Hitch Hikers|Vernon L. McCain
More observer Rell were quickly focused on the novel sight and further data was rapidly fed into the interpretive bank.
The Hitch Hikers|Vernon L. McCain
And they respond by calling forth the interpretive genius of their conductor.
Herein is Love|Reuel L. Howe
Free literature, library facilities, and interpretive services are also available at the museum.
Manasses (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park-Virginia|Francis F. Wilshin